can this be used for chickens in winter outdoors?
1107796
No ... its not big enough for that. Or cost effective either for that. You would be better off with some kind of large heat heater that blows so you don't have to clean
1107797
We actually purchased this exclusively for chickens. It puts off an extremely small amount of heat. If a reptile is laying on it, then it will work fine. However, chickens tend to roost a few inches off the ground and the ambient heat was basically worthless. Get a black heat lamp instead. It looks dark, but the infrared waves keep them warm. We also used a standard red heat lamp, but the chickens got too close and one chick had a few melted tips on a feather. We turned it off immediately.
1107798
In States south of the Mason-Dixon line, adult chickens won't need over-winter heat supplementation.This rock won't work though.Otherwise, I'd suggest a red 250w heat-lamp.
997835
Sorry I can't ans. yet as it's winter now and I've not used it. Don't see why it wouldn't work tho.
1738609
No, this unit needs to be inside, out of the weather. The string would be in the way of the chickens. I use mine to raise and lower the door on the inside.
683391
I am not sure if the Temperature during winter will affect the unit. And ofcourse, this unit must be protect from rain and snow. I do not think it is a reliable device to be used outside.
1154479
I didn't use mine for chickens. You would have to make nesting boxes and I would say no morethan 3 small or 2 larger
1204269
Yes, you can. I have not yet tested it myself, but the instructions on the box say that it may be used in an oven or under the broiler up to 500F.
1789435
I use mine in my milk house. I live in WI so the temps are below zero many nights during the winter. My milk house is about the size of a one car garage, so I would say this would work very well for you.
1909550
It should work fine in the chicken coop after a few days. However, I would check with the manufacturer or veterinarian first to be sure it won't affect the chickens. I would hate for all your chickens to suddenly stop laying.
981931
I cannot give an exact answer as it had been very cold here.My husband states with the cold it shows 35-40 degrees. We have a small coop, and only 5 chickens.I hope this helps.
1786725
If all the "chicken farmers" out there couldn't use extension cords, we'd all have dark, cold chickens with frozen water! Just make sure you use the correct gauge so you get full strength power. Disclaimer: I'm no expert, but backyard chickens w/o extension cords?!
2053938
No. I also have chickens and ended up building them a coop. Unless you have a cover on the top (not the tarp A frame that is optional ((I have that as well)) you will see that predators can access them. Even if that was covered, the links are too wide and they can burrow underneath. While this is perfect for the small amount of time that my dogs are there, I would not recommend using this frame and chicken wire. Other than that, my only complaint was the unwinding of the chain link, which can catch on itself and make the task very annoying. Overall people come to my house and are very impressed with the product for the price. Good Luck
1088109
Yes, I believe it would work for chickens. A few weeks back, I saw a cage at Costco that looked a lot like this one, but was designed for chickens.
312343
If it is not a big mess. you might try feeding it to birds. They have a hard time getting food in winter sometimes.
1104477
Here in Sequim, WA, we don't get snow like MN, but we already got dumped on twice this year. Neither time did the birdseed freeze, or perhaps, the double paned window kept the AWCH slightly warmer. Currently, our temps. are in the upper 30's, and birds are feeding round the clock. One suggestion, since the lower house portion, slides SO easily out from the roof portion affixed to the glass, is to simply bring it in during the night, and remount it when the sun comes up. That's just another beauty of this feeder---all parts snap apart for dismantle and easy cleaning. Good Luck!! K
1095286
You should just be able to leave it out the chickens will get into it fine. We have also used for chickens.
752610
This product can be used outdoors if you protect the electrical connection from the elements. I have one that I purchased but between the height of the heater and the height of the metal waterer that sits on top of it, it is too tall for my quail to reach the water. So I have one you're welcome to if you want to e-mail me - regina@coleman-creations.com.
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I don't see why not. You just buy another run and do not screw in the end piece. I have three chickens and I let them free range. They only go in their coop at night or to lay. Barely spending any time in the run. I think three chickens is too much for a run that size. It is not too much space at all.