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we are thinking of putting a light up and are wondering were to put it, in are run, coop, over the perch?
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Do you mean a heat lamp for light and heat? You don't need to really bother with a light for lighting your run as when it is dark, the chickens will gravitate to the coop. You can install a heat lamp about 3 feet over the roost bar. You don't want it direct on them, just some ambient heat. Generally chickens don't need heat unless your over night temp is going to drop 30 or 40 degrees colder than your AVERAGE over night low. They are very adaptable and can survive brutally cold temps. Too much heat and they can get sick, can't go outside and really causes health issues. So let them adjust to the cold as much as possible.
If you do attach a light or heat lamp, make SURE to permanently attach it to the wall or ceiling. Never rely on the clamp as it can fall and cause a fire. If you need to leave a lamp on all night, use red or infra red spectrum bulbs so it does not disturb their sleeping patterns. White does not allow for proper sleep.
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