Winter lights

[innocent]

What are the best lights for hens in the winter for egg laying, small coop for 4 hens. Someone told me infrared ?? I am thinking a 40w

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

LED lights cost more up front. but will use less power and last longer too.
Some have used LED "Christmas" lights.
CFL's would be next best
40 W is plenty, and "infrared" is for radient HEAT

Give them 14 hours total light, and add all the extra in the mornings

 

[Den in Penn]

For laying laying you need visible light not an infrared, as it is the lenght of day not how warm it is to stimulate them to lay. For a small coop 40 watts should provide enough light.