Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.
Trending News
I have 4 silkie chickens. My question is does my silkie chicken coop need a light? I live in CO US and it gets cold here. Thanks :)?
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.
5 Answers
- Charles D. M.Lv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
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.
- Country GIRLLv 77 years ago
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
Source(s): 30 plus yrs with my flocks - Anonymous7 years ago
You sould consider insulation http://pethomes2u.com/chicken-coops
Source(s): http://pethomes2u.com/chicken-coops - How do you think about the answers? You can sign in to vote the answer.
- 7 years ago
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...
Source(s): Chicken owner
