Question: I have a well lighted pen for our chickens but I recently installed a 36 inch florescent light. After installing the light, it seems that I recall somewhere not to use a florescent light. Am I dreaming this or should I not use any florescent lighting.
Answer: Willie,
You may be dreaming a bit!
I do address flourescent lights in my discussions for broilers/turkeys. The following information should help you out:
Flourescent lighting is okay as long as you use the equivalent to a 40 watt light bulb. A 13 watt flourescent bulb is close to or equal to a 40 watt bulb. The goal for lighting is to eliminate the dark areas or shadows in the house. Lighting should be evenly distributed throughout the house.
Hopefully this provides you what you need!
Take care!
Keith Staggs
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