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PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:56 pm 
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Is there a form of heating that can be used for coops on very cold mornings and I don't mean electric I am thinking more of solar heating or solar powered heating that is safe for the hens. We have had 4 days in a row of minus 1 and the girls seem to suffer


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 Post subject: Re: Coop heating
PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:17 pm 
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I cover the coop with a tarp over night, perhaps cover the side where it is more exposed to the elements?

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 Post subject: Re: Coop heating
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Good idea I didn't think of that than657


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 Post subject: Re: Coop heating
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That's OK, you can get them cheaply at your local bargin shop and attach it with giant pegs for under $10.


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 Post subject: Re: Coop heating
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You can solar heat your coop but its not that cheap http://www.shopthecoop.com/product/sola ... eater.html


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 Post subject: Re: Coop heating
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Thanks for the web site address I will check it out


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 Post subject: Re: Coop heating
PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 1:58 pm 
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Hi

I don't want to rain on your parade but I feel you are wasting your money.

All you need to supply to your chooks to stay warm is a dry, wind proof house and they have their own feather doona.

We live in Tasmania at 350 metres above sealevel with our lowest temp this winter being -6c and our chooks have layed all winter without any heating, just a dry windproof chook pen and their own Feather Doona.

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 Post subject: Re: Coop heating
PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:46 am 
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Thanks Ian I do tent to worry about these things I am just a worry wort I guess


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 Post subject: Re: Coop heating
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In many countries breeders have heated coops such as the UK and parts of the USA its to help with circulation in the legs and feet so its not a bad idea if you live in snow country. You can use just a simple light globe in the roost that will give off heat or one of those red heat lamps if you want to.


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 Post subject: Re: Coop heating
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I will look into the heat lamp idea thanks for the advice


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