Lights in run???

[black_cat]

We were discussing the idea of putting lights in the coop to boost laying (which I'm opposed to and we're not going to do) and my mom mentioned putting lights in the run. Is this a thing?? Would there be benefits to this? Thoughts?

 

[EmmaRainboe]

We were discussing the idea of putting lights in the coop to boost laying (which I'm opposed to and we're not going to do) and my mom mentioned putting lights in the run. Is this a thing?? Would there be benefits to this? Thoughts?

Would they be motioned sensored? To like sense predators? Lights in the run could help if you need to go into the run to get something at night

 

[black_cat]

Would they be motioned sensored? To like sense predators? Lights in the run could help if you need to go into the run to get something at night

I think it would just be lights on a timer to stay on during the day and be off at night. I usually use a flashlight at night when I need to go out.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

I think it would just be lights on a timer to stay on during the day and be off at night. I usually use a flashlight at night when I need to go out.

Is your run covered? Does it have a hard time getting sunlight?

 

[black_cat]

Is your run covered? Does it have a hard time getting sunlight?

It's covered with clear plastic roofing and is under some trees. It's not any darker than the rest of the yard.

 

[deidreg]

Just curious why you're considering lights for the run. May help inform other's advice.

BTW, I'm on your side re: boosting coop light to keep them laying. There's a reason they slow down laying in the winter, and I want to respect that.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Just curious why you're considering lights for the run. May help inform other's advice.

BTW, I'm on your side re: boosting coop light to keep them laying. There's a reason they slow down laying in the winter, and I want to respect that.

I'm the same way

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Just curious why you're considering lights for the run. May help inform other's advice.

BTW, I'm on your side re: boosting coop light to keep them laying. There's a reason they slow down laying in the winter, and I want to respect that.

I'm wondering the same thing, would lights help you in anyway?

 

[Ringcraft]

I am flattered, but I don't think I would help your birds lay more eggs.

 

[FuzzyCritters]

I don't really see a point in having lights in the run, unless it's to scare away predators.