We put a light on a timer in the coop today. Chickens need about 14 hours of light to continue to produce eggs. So, in an effort to have more eggs this winter than last, we put a light on a timer so they will have that 14 hours.
Chickens automatically go into their coop at dusk. They get themselves settled before dark. Once it is dark, they can't see. They are blind without light. So, they don't move all night. As the sun rises, they go outside for the day.
The girls are a bit confused with this light. They are used to sleeping once in the coop. Phyllis is the white one standing in there. She seems to be the bird that is the lookout for them all.
Took a pic a little further away so their ramp door is visible.
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