Cozy Coop Heater - Pros/Cons, Pictures?

[Ccort]

We live in a very humid environment here in waaaaaaaaaay-Southern Ohio. The temperature extremes are in the nineties during the summer and can be below zero for a few days or a week at a time in the winter. Yesterday was 70° F, tomorrow is supposed to be 30° with nights in the teens. I do have a Cozy Coop heater and use it when the temps are below 40° and my girls are molting, or when it’s below zero (even if they’re not molting). That said, I have it mounted to the wall nowhere near the roosts, don‘t leave it on all the time, AND we have a whole-house generator for when we frequently lose power. My girls do stand in front of it when they’re molting and it’s cold, but generally don’t after their feathers come back in.
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I'm curious..why not have it in front of the roosts? I just did that, thinking it'll keep their faces and feet warm? Thoughts?

 

[Krugerrand]

I remember when we were facing our first winter with our chickens. We debated about using Night storage heaters but ended up going with a different solution. It's great to hear the Cozy Coop Heater comes recommended. Placing it under the roost seems logical; that way, it can provide warmth while your chickens rest. Hopefully, it keeps them comfy through those chilly nights!

 

[HalosHaven]

I had that heater, and it was compromised after the first ice we had with it and heated up enough to burn my fingers. Definite no from me unless you have outlets inside your coop.

Hello, I'm looking to buy this. Can I please ask how it was compromised and what kind of cord (gauge) you used to plug it in? I'm assuming an extension cord? I'm so scared of fire and I'd like to know more so that I can decide for my bird. Thank you so much for any response.

 

[Farmgirl1878]

Hello, I'm looking to buy this. Can I please ask how it was compromised and what kind of cord (gauge) you used to plug it in? I'm assuming an extension cord? I'm so scared of fire and I'd like to know more so that I can decide for my bird. Thank you so much for any response.

I’ve had this heat plate in my coop for several years. I plug it directly into an outlet inside the coop where it is protected from the weather. I only use it when my girls are having a heavy molt and the temps fall below freezing. Truthfully, they don’t use it except when the temps are single digits and they’re practically naked. As long as you have a dry, draft-free, well ventilated coop, they’ll be fine. I wrap my run with plastic sheeting to provide the Flockers with a place to get out of the wind during the day and they do fine in all weather.

Where do you live? Is the weather extreme? And what’s your coop/run setup?

 

[HalosHaven]

I’ve had this heat plate in my coop for several years. I plug it directly into an outlet inside the coop where it is protected from the weather. I only use it when my girls are having a heavy molt and the temps fall below freezing. Truthfully, they don’t use it except when the temps are single digits and they’re practically naked. As long as you have a dry, draft-free, well ventilated coop, they’ll be fine. I wrap my run with plastic sheeting to provide the Flockers with a place to get out of the wind during the day and they do fine in all weather.

Where do you live? Is the weather extreme? And what’s your coop/run setup?

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Thank you so much. I am going to buy this for Halo. We are in the U.P. of Michigan and I'm hoping this helps, as I terrified of fire. I really appreciate your photos. It helps a great deal.

 

[Farmgirl1878]

Thank you so much. I am going to buy this for Halo. We are in the U.P. of Michigan and I'm hoping this helps, as I terrified of fire. I really appreciate your photos. It helps a great deal.

I’m sure you already wrap your run and have a better insulated coop than I do if you’re that far North! I just started wrapping the back of the run this morning as I’m having my wisdom teeth removed on Veterans Day. It really makes a huge difference in how comfortable it stays.

 

[HalosHaven]

I’m sure you already wrap your run and have a better insulated coop than I do if you’re that far North! I just started wrapping the back of the run this morning as I’m having my wisdom teeth removed on Veterans Day. It really makes a huge difference in how comfortable it stays.

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Yes, definitely. Halo's run is wrapped in a clear tarp on the south and west sides to try to capture sun for added warmth during sunny days and the coop itself is insulated in 1" to 3" foamboard, plywood and composite indoor siding. I also added more ventilation at the very top, so I can reduce the draft of the lower windows. Thanks for your response. I hope your procedure goes well and you feel better soon.