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Rarely do broiler lighting plans specify more than eight hours of darkness in a day. Depending on the age of the birds, most provide two to eight hour

A crucial external factor that is increasingly recognized as a key management tool in the poultry industry is light color. Depending on whether a cert

The Value of Lighting To produce eggs, layers need 14 hours of light every day. This happens yearly in the spring when the days start to become longer

Winter may be a difficult time for new poultry owners. You may be concerned about whether or not your hens will remain warm or continue to produce egg

In suburban places, chickens are becoming more and more common, and keeping a backyard flock may be a fantastic aspect of sustainable living. However,

All you need to know about lights in farm buildings Most farms are equipped with a variety of lights, many of which have been in operation since Maggi

Why cows hate yellow This eminent book about animal behavior is exceptional and, in my opinion, engrossing to read. It is written by Temple Grandin, w

In comparison to artificial illumination, humans perform better in the sunshine. But animals experience the same thing. The impact of daylight on anim

You have a lot of options when it comes to raising a flock of backyard chickens. What sort of coop are you looking for? Which kind of chickens will yo

DOES THE CHICKEN COOP NEED A LIGHT? Many poultry owners wonder if their flocks require lights in their coops when night falls. This issue has even mor

How to Make the Coop Lighter One simple way to do this is to install a light bulb in the coop. Unless you have an extremely big coop, a sixty-watt bul

What Makes Chickens Need Light During the Winter? The first query is: Why do hens need light throughout the winter? They don't, but if you want eggs,