Lights in the coop that AREN"T for egg production?

[black_cat]

Is this a thing that people do? Do the chickens like the coop as is (with natural light from windows, pop door, and vents, but still pretty dark) or would they be happier if they had a light in the coop to make it brighter during the day? I don't want to be forcing egg laying through winter, just wondering if chickens like a brighter coop better.

 

[Cazook]

i doubt it. chickens won't be in the coop during the day anyway.

 

[chickentrains]

My hens have a light that stays on til 8pm so it guides them back into the coop.

 

[3KillerBs]

The natural light from the windows should be plenty. Chickens rarely hang out inside the coop during the daytime anyway.

 

[black_cat]

The natural light from the windows should be plenty. Chickens rarely hang out inside the coop during the daytime anyway.

i doubt it. chickens won't be in the coop during the day anyway.

 

[Brooks_]

Mine only go in to lay or eat. Natural light (lol) is enough. If I lived in the tundra, I would likely say otherwise.

 

[Hayden Goseek]

I have considered putting lights in the roosting/ laying area ( on a switch) in case there is a problem at night. ( Possums). I haven't done it yet. Mostly out of laziness since I have power there and I used to be an electrician. If you do though, don't cheap out. Broken bulbs, bad connections and small extension cords can quickly ignite.
Also, if you have to run a long distance you could have a voltage drop. Probably not a problem for a couple of lights but be extra careful with heaters and motors (fans).
Oh and use a GFCI outlet.
Don't let this stop you, I'm probably overthinking it. I need to get working on mine.

 

[Brooks_]

I have considered putting lights in the roosting/ laying area ( on a switch) in case there is a problem at night. ( Possums). I haven't done it yet. Mostly out of laziness since I have power there and I used to be an electrician. If you do though, don't cheap out. Broken bulbs, bad connections and small extension cords can quickly ignite.
Also, if you have to run a long distance you could have a voltage drop. Probably not a problem for a couple of lights but be extra careful with heaters and motors (fans).
Oh and use a GFCI outlet.
Don't let this stop you, I'm probably overthinking it. I need to get working on mine.

Don't hold back, we know you're thinking of running 220.

 

[Hayden Goseek]

220, 222. Whatever it takes.

 

[Chuckie chicken]

220, 222. Whatever it takes.

I went straight to 224!