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Will a security light which could shine inside the coop affect them?

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by Uncle Marc, Oct 17, 2011.

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  1. Oct 17, 2011 #1
    Uncle Marc

    Uncle Marc Chillin' With My Peeps

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    We have a security light up on a pole out back and it could shine in the coop windows at night. Will this adversely affect my chickens?
     
  3. Oct 17, 2011 #2
    chickendales

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    Quote:no it well not i like keep light on my birds 18 hours a day
     
  5. Oct 18, 2011 #3
    SundownWaterfowl

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    Doubt it.

    We have several security lights all around the coops at night. If something walks past they all flick on. Lights up the whole backyard. [​IMG]
     
  7. Oct 18, 2011 #4
    Mrs.Hoover

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    Does anyone know if security lightd actaully work in scaring off predators? I thought about mounting one to the outside of the coop...but dont want to waste my time.
     
  9. Oct 18, 2011 #5
    goldies99

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    i think a light will keep them up at night....when i turn my light on to check them at night, the light stirs them up
     
    Last edited: Oct 18, 2011
  11. Oct 18, 2011 #6
    Pineywoods Peepers

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    I don't think it will bother them too much, but the roosters may crow in the middle of the night when it comes on, which could affect your sleep.
     
  13. Oct 18, 2011 #7
    TDM

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    If you can barely read a newspaper in your coop (0.5 foot-candle), then it may be enough light to affect production for leghorns. Dual purpose breeds need 2 to 5 foot-candles.

    http://umaine.edu/publications/2227e/
     
  15. Oct 18, 2011 #8
    kuntrychick

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    Not to hijack the thread, but will a security light be enough light shining in on them to keep them laying without adding additional light?
     

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