jparkes13 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Hello I have a couple of questions, someone might be able to help with? I have 3 chickens and a small coop which is fine for the ladies. Now it gets darker in the evening they toddle off around 5 until 6 the nest morning. I was wondering what their sight it like at night and do chickens like to be in complete darkness? I was wondering whether they would like a small light in their coop - nothing too bright - just a low watt LED? Does anyone have any advice and also suggestions on what light to use if any? Would need to be solar power as there is no electricity at the coop. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Hello Jparkes. Coop lights will stop them from settling and they will want to eat and drink so they are best left in complete darkness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 When it gets dark they go to sleep. When it starts to get light they wake up. They don't need artificial light (unless you're trying to artificially increase day length for egg production). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparkes13 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks for that. It's all I need to know. They are happy chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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