I ended up getting this model:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FX8ZGOO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It was a little more pricey than I wanted at $56, but it has 3 sensors for me to monitor outside, inside the coop, and inside the run. I monitor the run since it is covered in plastic and gets a nice greenhouse effect during the day.
The girls (3 orps and 2 silkies) keep the coop an average of 5-8 degrees warmer than outside temp. They also keep the humidity lower when wet out, and higher when dry out...not sure exactly how that works yet?! )
The station is about 50 feet away from the sensors and they all work great so far.
Last night was 19'F here and they kept it at 27'F all night.
D
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FX8ZGOO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It was a little more pricey than I wanted at $56, but it has 3 sensors for me to monitor outside, inside the coop, and inside the run. I monitor the run since it is covered in plastic and gets a nice greenhouse effect during the day.
The girls (3 orps and 2 silkies) keep the coop an average of 5-8 degrees warmer than outside temp. They also keep the humidity lower when wet out, and higher when dry out...not sure exactly how that works yet?! )
The station is about 50 feet away from the sensors and they all work great so far.
Last night was 19'F here and they kept it at 27'F all night.
D