Lightbulbs

[bobby632]

I have been researching forums on different styles of light bulbs for coops. One forum said use a red light bulb. Other places have mentioned a low wattage CFL bulb. Is white light inside a coop ok for my chickens? It would be on a timer to come on only in the mornings to give them 14 hours of light.

Still new to chickens as our neighbor moved 2 weeks ago and gave us 5 very friendly chickens and coop!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Rustywreck]

I use typical incandescent bulbs in the light fixtures in my chicken's coop. I can't see a reason why CFL bulbs wouldn't work as well if your intent is to extend light hours for laying purposes.
The only red lights I use are for adding heat, either to a brooder or to the coop.

 

[Ullie]

I also remember reading somewhere not to use certain bulbs because they contain a gas that can be or is harmful to the chickens.