I configured the system as follows.....The thermostat actually operates the relay coil only. When the thermostat calls for heat it will close the relay and this will turn on my lamp full power, when the thermostat reaches its pre determined temp setting the relay will drop out and attach the...
Good looking midgets..I just ordered mine from my local feed store. I wish I could have hatched them out but this is my first time with any type of poultry......One step at a time I guess. Here's a peek at the business end of the two stage heat controls.
The screen is a guard for the tempature probe for the heat lamp. I made a two stage heat lamp so I can more accurately regulate the tempature no matter if the tempature is 40 degrees at night or 80 during the day the tempature will stay whatever
I dial it in at within two degrees. The tower goes...
One week old and all are still alive and kicking..Hope they continue to do well.
For somebody who fussed about me getting turkeys look who is spoiling them......haha I don't know if they realize they have legs, she has been holding them every day......hahah
I am building a 16 x 30 run for my turkeys and I really don't want to leave it just dirt. What would be an acceptable substrate for the run? limestone, sand, etc???? They will have an 8 x 8 coop attached I just cannot find any info for the run flooring. The entire run will be covered just want...
Thanks a bunch for the Info. I will be getting as day old. I changed the heat lamp location on the brooder to a straight down in the center of the compartment so I get a more even heated area. It is directly over the temperature probe that switches my heat lamp from low to full on setting. soo...
Finally getting my standard bronze babies in two weeks. I think I have the brooder all ready..I think I went a little overboard with a two stage heat lamp system but It's my first time soo I want to do it right. I know the tempature should start off at 95 degrees but is that 95 degrees focused...