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Thanks for all the info on brooder lamps. I had no idea! I have some plant heating mats that I use for seed starting in the winter. I have the thermostat to keep the temperature constant. Since these are waterproof, I think I'll use them the next time I have baby chicks.

You mean you don't need a brooder/heat lamp for chicks? before I got my first chicks, I read several books & websites by "experts." They all said heat was vital. Tell me if they're wrong or not?

With my first batch of chickens about 6 years ago, the first treat I ever gave them was chopped leftover Kentucky Fried Chicken. They loved it!! My girls regularly get chicken & turkey carcasses , and like ericstac said, will pick them clean. I feed cracked eggs (cooked) back to my girls all...