Warning about light bulbs

[rancher hicks]

Some time ago I mentioned reading about chicks that died due to the use of "teflon coated" light bulbs.

I'd like to offer this update given in MENews

"" Following our recent report on poultry killed by Teflon Coated shatter proof ligh bulbs, we discovered a February 2012 report in the journal of Comparative Medicine detailing several more instances in which off - gassing from bulbs coated with Teflon (PTFE) had killed chicks and other birds.
One case involved birds that were killed by coated hear lamps used in outdoor conditions.

The author writes that Teflon toxicosis "may begin to increase in frequency, given that the U.S. Food and Dreg Administration now requires the use of PTFE - coated heat lamp bulbs in the food industry, to prevent shattering. A few companies do still manufacture non coated bulbs. " ""

Back to me now.

Those who keep Parrots and other house birds might want to keep this in mind too.

Live long and prosper,

Rancher Hicks

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Considering the millions of bulbs used, and the millions of birds raised, the numbers of death are minute.
Good ventilation should remove all fumes

 

[Michael Apple]

Here's an account of it: http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/7...light_bulbs_toxic_to_chickens_the_full_story/

It doesn't matter if the amount of deaths were "minute". What matters is that people are aware of the potential toxins released by these bulbs. More could occur using the bulbs mentioned. GE bulbs are garbage anyway. The best infrared bulbs I've used are by Mor and Zoo Med. Fostoria makes great lamps for larger brooding areas, and they're made in Ohio. At least they were a couple years ago.

 

[rancher hicks]

Here's an account of it: http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/7...light_bulbs_toxic_to_chickens_the_full_story/

It doesn't matter if the amount of deaths were "minute". What matters is that people are aware of the potential toxins released by these bulbs. More could occur using the bulbs mentioned. GE bulbs are garbage anyway. The best infrared bulbs I've used are by Mor and Zoo Med. Fostoria makes great lamps for larger brooding areas, and they're made in Ohio. At least they were a couple years ago.

Thanks, Mike

Is that your bird in the avatar and what is it?

 

[Michael Apple]

Thanks, Mike

Is that your bird in the avatar and what is it?

You're welcome. Yes, one of my roosters. He's a California Gray.

 

[Suzierd]

Great to know Rancher, Thanks for posting.

 

[rancher hicks]

You're welcome. Yes, one of my roosters. He's a California Gray.

I thought so. Do you raise them? It just occurred to me that they lay white eggs. How big of an egg do they lay? I don't have them, but there are those who won't eat a brown or colored egg.

Though straight combed birds have a hard time here in NY with the cold.

Got any more pics of your birds?

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Here's an account of it: http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/7...light_bulbs_toxic_to_chickens_the_full_story/

It doesn't matter if the amount of deaths were "minute". What matters is that people are aware of the potential toxins released by these bulbs. More could occur using the bulbs mentioned. GE bulbs are garbage anyway. The best infrared bulbs I've used are by Mor and Zoo Med. Fostoria makes great lamps for larger brooding areas, and they're made in Ohio. At least they were a couple years ago.

The bulbs being discussed aren't "infrared"

They are normal light bulbs, but designated "rough service", and are made by most all bulb companies

Adequate ventilation prevents the problem

 

[Michael Apple]

The bulbs being discussed aren't "infrared"

They are normal light bulbs, but designated "rough service", and are made by most all bulb companies

Adequate ventilation prevents the problem

Just can't resist creating an argument can you? The bulbs in the article were not infrared. So? My point was even GE infrared bulbs suck too. I prefer infrared, so I know. In other words,"Don't buy GE, Sylvania, or other cheap, mass produced Chinese bulbs". At least I won't. Your repeating of "adequate ventilation" doesn't dismiss the fact that the teflon bulbs emit a toxic gas.

 

[Michael Apple]

I thought so. Do you raise them? It just occurred to me that they lay white eggs. How big of an egg do they lay? I don't have them, but there are those who won't eat a brown or colored egg.

Though straight combed birds have a hard time here in NY with the cold.

Got any more pics of your birds?

This is my first year with this breed, rancher hicks. They are friendly birds, but flighty, and not as nervous as Leghorns. These are laying now and generally producing a 2.25 oz egg. So they are on the large side. I'm seeing increases in egg size after 6 months. I like them and never understood the color preference for eggs since it doesn't determine taste or quality. I know what you mean about frostbitten combs. I can send you some pics.