The least expensive alternative is a ceramic heat bulb available as a reptile heater bulb.
Ceramic heat bulb for chickens.
It screws in to a appropriately sized fixture just like a light bulb but it is far harder to break.
An infra red bulb is the more efficient than white as it doesn t stop the chicks from sleeping which white light does and can help prevent pecking.
Timers need to be used here from mid august to mid april for maximum egg production in a hen s youth.
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A 40w light bulb will put out enough heat to raise the temperature a few degrees for the birds.
They are primarily used for reptiles but can and do function just as well for chick brooders.
Alternatively a lamp like this gives off no light at all.
Uniwood 2 pack 100w ceramic heat lamp with 1 pcs digital thermometer mini infrared ceramic emitter heat lamp light bulb for pet brooder coop chicken lizard turtle snake aquarium.
Many people use heat lamps successfully and without incident.
If you have no other choice a simple light bulb will work effectively to heat the coop.
Ceramic heat emitter bulbs are just what they sound like.
Why should you choose it.
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Byb ceramic heat emitter bulb is perfect for reptiles and amphibians chickens and peacocks heat doghouses water wells small spaces as an egg incubator brooder and even for personal use.
Omaykey 75w 2 pack ceramic heat lamp infrared reptile heat emitter heater lamp bulb for pet brooder coop chicken lizard turtle snake aquarium no light no harm 24hr heat source.
A bulb that is ceramic and emits heat.
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But it does get extremely hot to the touch so be careful.
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They do not provide light to your chicks just heat and so chicks are used to day and night from the start.
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You must ensure that it is well secured and cannot fall and come into contact with combustible materials.