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Lavender Ro said:
We'll I'm not sure about Ohio, but in the winters where I am it gets to about -1-3 degrees and in the summer it gets about 100-105 degrees
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commonly down to 0 in winter here, low to mid 90's in summer. I know they can handle the summer as long as they have shade access but I worry about them freezing in the barn in the winter. it is not a heated building. would a heat light be enough warmth in winter, and can I purchase a heat lamp that you commonly see at pet stores that are used for reptiles? Is that the right type of light or would that be a fire hazard with bedding? it would be raised off the ground of course....
 
Cindy Ohliger said:
I would love to free range but live on a valley's edge and have all kinds of predators around. Fox, coyote, hawks, owls, raccoons and all kinds of creatures! They must be kept inside some sort of fencing including a top.
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We're almost in the same boat minus fox and raccoons. Haven't seen one up here yet. Bobcat and coyote frequent our area but haven't attempted coming on the property. Dogs do a good job keeping four legged (and two) creatures at bay.

We have owls but they'll only grab a chick or tiny pullet. It's the bald eagles I fear might scoop one of my layers up. So far my girls see so much as an airplane and they run for cover.
 
JesusHChicken said:
We're almost in the same boat minus fox and raccoons. Haven't seen one up here yet. Bobcat and coyote frequent our area but haven't attempted coming on the property. Dogs do a good job keeping four legged (and two) creatures at bay.

We have owls but they'll only grab a chick or tiny pullet. It's the bald eagles I fear might scoop one of my layers up. So far my girls see so much as an airplane and they run for cover.
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I fear I wouldn't have one chicken left by summer's end around here.
 
What I would do is they usually have heat lamps at your local feed store and depending on the size of your coop you could have two. I have a big coop and I usually use two heat lamp near their roost. They will huddle up together and stay warm. I don't think I would try the reptile lamp though.
Cindy Ohliger said:
commonly down to 0 in winter here, low to mid 90's in summer. I know they can handle the summer as long as they have shade access but I worry about them freezing in the barn in the winter. it is not a heated building. would a heat light be enough warmth in winter, and can I purchase a heat lamp that you commonly see at pet stores that are used for reptiles? Is that the right type of light or would that be a fire hazard with bedding? it would be raised off the ground of course....
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Lavender Ro said:
What I would do is they usually have heat lamps at your local feed store and depending on the size of your coop you could have two. I have a big coop and I usually use two heat lamp near their roost. They will huddle up together and stay warm. I don't think I would try the reptile lamp though.
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Thank you. I will see what the feed store has to offer.
 
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