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Well usually you never need a heat lamp for a coop. Most breeds are fine in the winter. Also it could cause a fire, the heatlamp could. You also dont want them to be overheated. Chickens are fine and do well in the winter without a heatlamp. The feathers are more warmer than rthey seem
I have owned chickens for 15 years
I have owned chickens for 15 years
owner of chickens
TAKING CARE OF YOUR CHICKS & DUCKS,
LITTER: Use wood chips, rice or oat hulls. Ground cobs (not fine) should cover the area to depth of 2-3"
WATER: For the first hour after chicks arrive, provide them with water ONLY (no feed). To this water add 1/4 cup sugar and 1 level teaspoon of Duramycin per gallon. After one hour, set the feeders into the pen. Continue the Duramycin at 1 teaspoon per gallon for the second day (no sugar), and then clean fresh water after that.
FEED: Place filled feeders in pen with chicks AFTER they have consumed water for 1 hour. Start chicks on DuMor chick starter.
DRAFT SHIELD: A shield of corrugated paper, baled straw or hay must surround the starting area of the chicks when they arrive. Chicks MUST be able to get away from heat source if they so desire.
FLOOR SPACE: Figure one-half square foot per bird for the first two weeks. Increase to one square foor per bird after that.
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: Avoid contact with poultry manure. Adults should clean cages frequently. Carefully and thoroughly wash hands with soap and water after handling anything in the chick's enviroment. Do not nuzzle or kiss your chick, duckling, turkey, etc. Keep poultry outside and especially out of areas where food is prepared. Supervise children when handling poultry, and ensure they wash their hands after contact. Children under 5 years old and people with weakened immune systems should not handle poultry.
LITTER: Use wood chips, rice or oat hulls. Ground cobs (not fine) should cover the area to depth of 2-3"
WATER: For the first hour after chicks arrive, provide them with water ONLY (no feed). To this water add 1/4 cup sugar and 1 level teaspoon of Duramycin per gallon. After one hour, set the feeders into the pen. Continue the Duramycin at 1 teaspoon per gallon for the second day (no sugar), and then clean fresh water after that.
FEED: Place filled feeders in pen with chicks AFTER they have consumed water for 1 hour. Start chicks on DuMor chick starter.
DRAFT SHIELD: A shield of corrugated paper, baled straw or hay must surround the starting area of the chicks when they arrive. Chicks MUST be able to get away from heat source if they so desire.
FLOOR SPACE: Figure one-half square foot per bird for the first two weeks. Increase to one square foor per bird after that.
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: Avoid contact with poultry manure. Adults should clean cages frequently. Carefully and thoroughly wash hands with soap and water after handling anything in the chick's enviroment. Do not nuzzle or kiss your chick, duckling, turkey, etc. Keep poultry outside and especially out of areas where food is prepared. Supervise children when handling poultry, and ensure they wash their hands after contact. Children under 5 years old and people with weakened immune systems should not handle poultry.