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Which do you prefer and why.....halogen brooder lamp vs red heat lamp?

JenMT

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11 Years
Jan 21, 2009
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My husband thinks that the halogen lamp will burn significantly hotter and be more of a fire hazzard? I bought a halogen brooder light and bulb today because I heard that they were such an energy saver(together they were about $35, much more initial investment then regular brooder lamps
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). It is still getting into the low 20's at night here in NW Montana so my 7 week old chicks will need heat for another month or so. What are your thoughts on the pros and cons of halogen and regular red heat brooder lights?
 

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