Signs there's more light than needed in the coop.

[IdyllwildAcres]

But when you have lights come on that early don't you have to leave feed available all night? Or have you worked out a way to keep free loaders away?

My lights come early, the food is available 24/7
Freeloaders? I am confused....

Gary

 

[EggSighted4Life]

My lights come early, the food is available 24/7
Freeloaders? I am confused....

Gary

Rats, squirrel, raccoon.. that type of stuff.

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

Rats, squirrel, raccoon.. that type of stuff.

Oh, they can't get in my setup

Gary

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Oh, they can't get in my setup

Gary

Nice.

 

[aart]

My lights come early, the food is available 24/7
Freeloaders? I am confused....Gary

Oh, they can't get in my setup Gary

Same here..and I don't care about cocks crow at 3:30am, I sleep right thru it(if it happens?) and no close neighbors.

 

[marcym]

They get fed when I get out there. Nothing says they have to eat the moment they wake up.

 

[marcym]

Go to a hardware store and buy a timer for less than $10. They are simple to set for whenever you want the lights to kick on. Again, I suggest added light in the am, as opposed to the pm.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Sorry iff I'm hijacking or off topic, but what about chicks outside and pre lay pullets? Should they have light? My pullets go to bed at 4:30 right now even with the brooder having a dim red 75 watt bulb in the coop. Should I change something?

 

[aart]

Nothing says they have to eat the moment they wake up.

Except that they should have feed and water available when ever they are awake.....or you may not get many eggs.
My lights come on at 3:30am, they should wait until I am up around about 7am to eat and drink?

 

[marcym]

They have water 24/7. They are fine awake and without food for a few hours. Thanks for the reminder why I quit coming to this board. Everybody is so quick to say "my ways right, yours is wrong" as opposed to just sharing ideas. Whatever works for you and your chickens is what I suggest doing. Carry on