What's a good heater?

[joebryant]

Any ideas/names of a good, small heater for the coop that will come on when the temperature goes below 33 degrees and off when it's 33 or above? I don't want to use a heat lamp.

 

[ghillie]

Take a look at the radiant heaters at A1SOLUTIONS.COM. I use a plug in thermostat from FARMTEK, others here are using the thermocube to turn it on and off.

 

[Katy]

I've never used a heater in the coop and we get very cold here. Why do you want to heat their coop?

 

[Buff Hooligans]

I'll sell you my 20 lb cat Joseph. He's a heating machine. And afraid of chickens.

 

[FrontPorchIndiana]

Hey Joe,

We found an adapter that plugs into the outlet and the adapter itself is thermostatically controlled. Then you can plug whatever you want into it. Heat lamp, heated water bowl, whatever. Works like a charm. Found it at Lowes.

 

[beak]

I've read that you shouldn't heat their coop. Just make sure the roosting bars are wide enough they can roost in a sitting position so their feathers cover their feet. They're wearing some pretty heavy jackets already.

 

[Omran]

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I agree with you 100%, especially that Joe has an Awsome coop already, and I am sure his coop is well insulated and draft free.

Omran

 

[joebryant]

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Oh, shoot, I can't stop laughing.

 

[joebryant]

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I just feel so darn guilty feeling all warm and cozy while knowing they're out there in weather that might get down to zero this week.

Really, I said that I wouldn't, but...

 

[joebryant]

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Thanks, but those seem awfully expensive, especially since I have two coops to buy for. NICE though!