Recent content by Dim2000

Not yet - still in design - I build it from the existing tool shed - it is not insulated yet, however - I succeeded to raise the temperature there to about 0C, with my mock-up heater prototype, , having outside temperature of -25C.

Thanks for details - I have build my dog's house with insulation and 2x2 insulated baseboards, however - there are times, I am not home and she is outside, and here in Calgary temps can drop down fast to -30 or so, so I must use additional heat source to kick in to ensure safe of the dog. As I...

I just thought - for another reason it might happen - the lamp fixture says 300W - check your lamp for power - if it is close to 300W - try changing it to 250 max.

I agree

I have couple of cats, and find them very comforting. After spending some time with chickens, I find them comforting and calming :thumbsup . So you treat them like your pets, right?

I love it!

Some people , whom I spoke with, like having a coffee time in a cozy chicken coop - they (the chickens of course) are very comforting ☕. I wonder what makes you keep them, and not just enjoy wild birds?

Hi guys, I was wondering today: how come I started to think about having my own chickens?:jumpy. Afterall it is all started from engineering the perfect heater for my dog, and now - after taking a nice journey and having so much communication with backyard chicken owners, farmers, and hobby...

Plus the efficiency is reduced during the cold, agree.

Unfortunately, in a cold place like ours - solar and batteries will not be reliable: battery will need to be charged again and again, and solar is not enough, both sun-vise and power-vise. Thus is cold places it is better to rout an electrical supply to the coop. However - it is easier to set up...

The idea is to make no modifications to the coop. So if you happen to have an existing ventilation for example - the inner recirculation will help to draw fresh air naturally without causing a draft. However if the coop is in a need of fresh air (according to my research it might happen if the...

Yes - it is for a coop :thumbsup

No burner - it will be electrical, filter yes, and blower with gentle flow.

Hey guys - thanks again everyone for the feedback and the comments! Since I am new at hobby farming, I wanted to hear from experienced people. My concern was the heater (or the climate controller, which I couldn't find up to my satisfaction on the market. I going to build a forced air, ideally...

Big thanks for the info and feedback! :celebrate