Should You Heat Your Chicken Coop This Winter?

If you and your chickens live anywhere where the temperature drops below freezing then you should absolutely heat your chicken coop this winter! Although chickens are better adapted to the cold than we are, it is still very important that your chickens are kept warm. According to the experts at Countryside Daily: "Just like us, a chicken’s body prioritizes its functions. High on the list are functions like circulating blood, breathing and other life-critical purposes. Guess what is last on that list … making eggs. When a bird’s needs are met, production is rampant, but when faced with conditions like extreme cold, you’ll have an answer to the why have my chickens stopped laying. Bottom line: Cold weather can cause a drastic reduction in egg production." Even if your chickens are producing eggs, the eggs need to be kept warm enough to keep from freezing themselves. On top of that, your chicken's water will need to be kept warm to keep from freezing as well. Last, but certainly not least heating your chicken coop is essential for keeping them happy and alive through the winter.

Should I Buy a Heat Lamp for my Chicken Coop?

The short answer is absolutely not. While buying a heat lamp for your chicken coop seems like a good solution at first, it turns out that heat lamps are actually MUCH more dangerous for your chickens than the cold itself. The surface temperature of a standard heat lamp easily reaches above 480°f, and heat lamps have caught countless barns and chicken coops on fire in the past.

Introducing the ClimateSafe 200 Watt Chicken Coop Heater with Fan

Mount the ClimateSAFE™ 200W heater and fan to the wall of your chicken coop for gentle heating that comfortably raises the ambient temperature of the coop while keeping your chickens safe. Installation is easy, simply mount the ClimateSafe to the wall of your chicken coop as shown in the video below. The 200W heater features an internal fan to safely distribute heat and ensure that the box will never overheat. The ClimateSAFE™ 200W heater also features a chew-proof cord, making it as durable as it is safe. The heater has three temperature range settings: low, medium, and high to accommodate coops of varying sizes. The heater turns off when upper boundary temperature you set is reached while the fan stays on. When the temperature drops below lower boundary temperature, the heater comes back on.

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Heating and Cooling Chicken Coops Up to 400 Cubic Feet

For heating chicken coops up to 400 cubic feet we recommend the 2,500 BTU Mini Portable Heater and Air Conditioner.

​​The ClimateRight 2,500 BTU Mini Portable Heater and Air Conditioner can easily heat extra large chicken coops in the winter, as well as being able cool your coop in the summer. The ClimateRight CR2500 features a quick connect 2-air-hose system that makes installation a breeze for most simple through-wall applications. Since chickens are not able to sweat, the summer heat can be just as dangerous for your chickens as the winter cold. The ClimateRight CR2500 is a simple, affordable solution for chicken coop climate control.

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