You must ensure that it is well secured and cannot fall and come into contact with combustible materials.
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However you may want to add a solar heat light to the henhouse for added warmth.
A good lamp may also keep the water from freezing.
A 40w light bulb will put out enough heat to raise the temperature a few degrees for the birds.
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Greenhouse type solar chicken coop heaters.
Like solar chicken coop lights a solar heater can make coops more comfortable while remaining off grid.
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My mini run that uses greenhouse dynamics to warm the coop.
Light bulb if you have no other choice a simple light bulb will work effectively to heat the coop.
Both fluorescent and led also don t produce the heat that traditional incandescent bulbs do.
While leds are more expensive they last a very long time and can significantly lower your electric costs.
Fluorescent lights may not hold up to the dust of a chicken coop as well as led bulbs.
When i expanded my flock from five to 35 and built a new coop i designed a mini run with a greenhouse chamber.
Chickens do have feathers and can keep warm naturally with a good coop adequate ventilation and plenty of feed for energy.
The best solar powered heat lamp for a chicken coop will keep your hens and roosters warm during the winter months.