Heat Lamp Fire Risk in Chicken Coop – Why Panels Win
Lamps cause coop fires every winter
400°F+ bulb surface, clamp slips, dust/bedding ignites. Even with guard, 250W always-on dries air, disrupts sleep/lay.
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If you must use temporarily: porcelain socket, chained (not clamped) double-secured, guard, 3ft clearance, GFCI, thermostat plug, never on bedding, never unattended days.
Better: radiant panel 60-130W wall-mounted – see best heater. Pair with cord safety.
External: FEMA heater fires.