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A 6 foot circle has a sq footage of 28.27. That gives your chicks just enough room for about 2.5 to 3 weeks.

Chicks double in size each week, and their space needs double with that growth rate. A general guideline is as follows- 1 week - 1/4 sq ft per chick 2 weeks - 1/2 sq ft per chick 3 weeks - 1 sq ft per chick 4 weeks - 2 sq ft per chick 5 weeks - 4 sq ft per chick 6 weeks - 8 sq ft per chick...

But you can feel it, which means it's warmer than you body temp of 98.6. Plenty warm for day olds.

You only need warm the space directly under the lamp. Put your hand under the lamp at floor level. If you can feel warmth, it's warm enough. You are trying to cook your chicks.