Will they need a heat light at night in the coop? I heard that it can cause fires too, but the silkies are always cold.
I have them inside with a light and they are still cold. I think it is a 200 or 150 watt infrared light.
Charles D. M.
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Perhaps move them to a smaller insulated space to conserve their heat. A small strip heater set at 35 degrees F may be the answer.
Sean
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yOU COULD INSULATE THE COOP TO CONTAIN MORE HEAT BY PLACING CARD BOARD UP AROUND THE COOP AND THEN COVER WITH SOME OLD SHEETS OR TARPS THIS WILL KEEP THE HEAT IN THE COOP AT NIGHT ALSO USE A RED BULB TO KEEP THE LIGHT RAYS FROM HURTING THE BIRDS EYES AT NIGHT THE RED BULBS OFFER HEAVY AND EASY ON THE EYES OOPS CAPS WAS STUCK
Anonymous
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Courtney
If they are cold, and you be careful with the lights, I'm sure it shouldn't be a problem. It kind of is important for them to not freeze to death...