Many poultry farmers believe that there is no need to heat the coop in winter because the birds have already gone through this period. But if you use additional heat, the effect will look like this:
1.Even in the coldest periods, chickens do not stop laying eggs. Many farmers say that under infrared, laying hens lay more eggs in winter than in summer. This is due to the creation of a favorable microclimate in the room, where a decrease in the number of eggs is observed only during molting.
2.The interior maintains a normal temperature and the birds do not freeze. Chickens are more likely to get sick if they are exposed to low temperatures for a long time. At best, their bodies become weakened and it takes more than a month after fever to return to their normal life course, and egg production is also affected.
3.Infrared radiation has a positive effect on the health of birds and is not dangerous to them. In addition, regular use kills many pathogens and pests. A microclimate conducive to the life of birds has been created.
4.Chickens survive the winter better. They don't have hypothermia, the food is at a comfortable temperature, and the water they drink never freezes.
The advantages of chicken coop lights far outweigh the disadvantages. Therefore, they are often used in different regions, including areas where winter frosts reach -40 degrees. The main advantages are as follows:
1.This is the most environmentally friendly way to heat a chicken coop. The luminaires do not burn oxygen in the room and do not emit harmful substances, which makes it possible to create an ideal microclimate on all floors. In fact, infrared heating provides the conditions to make the hens feel their best, so that even winter is not an obstacle to harvesting the same number of eggs every day as in summer.
2.The system works with the same efficiency under different conditions. It is not necessary to provide optimal humidity. Even if the air inside the coop is too humid, the lights can be turned on without restrictions. Over time, it will reduce humidity by heating the air and its optimal content, which is also important.
3.Infrared radiation has a positive effect on the immunity of birds, increasing resistance to diseases. In addition, the metabolism of chickens is normalized, the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract is improved. The heat of the lamp is closest to natural sunlight and is therefore suitable for layering.
4.The efficiency coefficient is one of the highest. Instead of radiant heat to heat the air, the lamp heats all the surfaces below it, which is much more efficient. The space next to it is heated, and according to the laws of physics, the heat rises and warms the perched hens. This option is best suited for poultry houses.
5.Infrared lamps radiate short, medium, and long waves. As a result, they heat surfaces at different distances from the radiation source. This ensures high efficiency in rooms of different sizes and structures.
6.Installing this type of heating is much easier than any other type of heating. You'll need to connect the wiring and secure the fixture in place. If you arrange water heating, you will have to lay pipes, and the furnace will be harder and more expensive. The cost is low, which is also important, and the system can be assembled in a day.
7.The device does not generate convection, so dust does not circulate in the coop and the microclimate is not disturbed. It also doesn't burn, so there's no odor and the air isn't too dry.
8.Lights and heaters are quiet, which is also important because birds may not respond well to constant buzzing.