art12345 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I realise that some people will think heating a chicken run in the winter in crazy but my little flock of 6 bantams has (chicken cold mych......in the flock, though treated with antibiotics) and i worry. Last year we ended up with several chickens living in the downstaires bathroom for weeks on end as they were sneezing, if i do this again i think my husband will leave me. So does anyone heat their runs on the coldest of days and if so how (we can get electic through the garage next to the run) and can anyone recommend any types? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 You did have bad luck last year You wouldnt want to try and heat the run it would be a losing battle but there are a few things you can do Roof the run if not already done, if thats not possible roof at least part of it Put some tarpaulins on the side of the run where the worst of the wind comes in Make sure the back of the house is against the worst of the wind too Shut the pophole everynight Check for draughts coming in to the house low down, as a rule vents are usually at the top of the house, block any gaps low down if you can Start the chickens on a good tonic now so they are in the best possible nick when winter hits Chooks survive in far colder climates very well but if you absolutely must provide extra hear then a low wattage heat lamp (a ceramic bulb is best) maybe 60w could be put in the coop if its wooden and large enough or one of those tube heaters you can buy for keeping garages frost free Bt if the coop is draught free, the run is sheltered and the chickens in good condition you would really not need to go down that route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hi, I am not sure what you can heat your chicken run with during the day but last year I felt very sorry for my hens in all that snow etc so I brought them a Snugglesafe pad, as recommended by another wiser Omlet person, it is a plastic disc that you heat in the mircowave and then put inside a cover that comes with it, and then popped it in their tray under the roosting bars at night, I like to think they felt the benefits of it. You can buy Snugglesafe from Amazon, I know other places do it but Amazon is the cheapest i have found it at around £13.76. Hope this helps Jewels Plus Ella - cocker spaniel and Oscar - cocker spaniel baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 There is a Winter Weather Advice article in the FAQ , with a link to it at the top of the chicken section. **Click**. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 There is a Winter Weather Advice article in the FAQ , with a link to it at the top of the chicken section. **Click**. Crikey the Snugglesafe's on the website from that link at £22.00 + VAT. They cheaper than that if you shop around, Amazon the cheapest one I found. Jewels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I used heat lamps in my WIR (disabled ex bats kept) the run is covered as in a car port, & I used clear tarps at both ends in a wind tunnel) made a pleasant place to sit with my girls. and snugglesafes for at night. Do you use citricidal, and take a look at the birdare company, or call them as they sell immune system boosts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
