Avoid Supplemental Heat Lamps (Winter)

Solution

Refrain from using heat lamps in the coop unless absolutely necessary for specific health reasons or extreme, unusual cold for your climate.

Explanation

Heat lamps are a significant fire risk in dusty coop environments. Chickens acclimate well to cold if kept dry and draft-free. Lamps can also make them less hardy if the power fails. Cold-hardy breeds generally do not need supplemental heat.

Notes

If heat is deemed essential, use safer radiant panel heaters designed for animal enclosures, not lamps.