Coop and Run Work, 1/21/26

I converted the next box and Coop from straw to shavings. The deep mulch method is GREAT! Turn it over every few days, toss more in. Replace it about every 6 weeks. 

In installed a new thermostat on the chicken house heat. It controls a 150w red heat lamp. The lamp is mounted high so they can't peck it, but far enough below the ceiling so as to not get it hot. Comes on at about 36°f, and off about 45°f. Had these for 10 years, works great, and is cheap!

I put in fresh straw in the run, and the chickens ran back in to explore. These birds have it made! 

Nest boxes with pine chips...

Coop with pine chips...

Heat lamp, baby monitor, and night light...

I have the little LED night lamp on a wi-fi switch so it turns off on a schedule, once they're all settled in for the night. I can also turn it on to peep in there with my wi-fi chicken house cam...

Power cube for baby monitor...

This is the thermostat I use...