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Do Chickens Need a Light in Their Coop?

Do chickens require a chicken light in their coop? is a question that many poultry owners have as night falls. During the winter months, when the nights are darker, the days are shorter, and you may only experience 8 hours of light every day, this question becomes even more crucial. In actuality, a lack of light has an impact on your chicken's ability to produce eggs, but not on their well-being.

Your feathery buddies' egg-laying will slow down if they don't receive enough light. This is evident from the fact that most breeds lay more eggs in the summer than during the gloomy winter. So, the best way to have eggs all year round is to install artificial light to your chicken coop? The truth is that adding light to your coop has both advantages and disadvantages.

Continue reading this blog now to help you decide which option is best for your flock.

3 Reasons To Add A Light To Your Chicken Coop Increase Egg Production

Your chickens need around 12 to 14 hours of daylight per day to lay eggs. During the winter months in the UK, where we only see 8-10 hours of sunlight per day, the lack of light will affect your hen's egg production. While egg laying tends to slow down throughout the autumn and winter months because of your chicken's annual moult, a lack of light still has a massive impact.

Chicken owners can use supplemental light to help keep their hens laying eggs during the winter. Adding a lamp to your chicken coop is a simple solution to dark nights. However, like humans, 24-hours of light a day isn't healthy for your hens. Setting the lamp on a timer ensures your chickens get a good night's sleep and you wake up to a warm basket of eggs in the chicken coop.

Keep Your Hens Warm & Cosy

Everyone has experienced the sensation of waking up in a warm bed during the winter. Even while your hens' feathers provide extra protection, their coop may get uncomfortable and chilly during extremely cold conditions. In addition to increasing egg production, adding a light to your chicken's house also helps keep them warm on chilly winter evenings.

Your hens will appreciate the extra comfort even if the light is off all night. Naturally, you still need to do the required coop preparations. Make sure all of the chickens are sleeping in their box together, cover the coop with a blanket to provide insulation, and spread additional layers of wood shavings on the floor.

Improve Visibility

You and your hens both gain from adding light to your chicken coop! You might be up before dawn if you get up early to tend to your hens. It's quite difficult to do your daily chores around the chicken coop while it's dark. You may wake up knowing that, even on the darkest winter mornings, you can see well around the coop when the light is set on a timer.

You don't have to be concerned about accidentally filling the water container or spilling any feed. Even the most seasoned chicken owners will find a well-lit coop considerably more convenient. It's also safer for you and your birds to finish early chores when there is adequate lighting. You may concentrate on taking care of your chickens instead of worrying about any trip dangers that might be obscured by the darkness.
 

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