I just happen to know that....We used a heat lamp for this first time. We hung it from a chain from a hook in the ceiling and didn't put it too close. No thermometer , I adjusted it by chicks' behavior. It felt very safe. BUT, I didn't like that the chicks were exposed to light 24/7 for the first weeks. They are 3 weeks now and we just turned it off, but it was very high the past few days. Next time I'd love to try the heating pad/cave so I'll have to find where it's discussed.
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I still have mine inside too. During the day they run a muck. I too am nervous about them going outside alone especially since we have so many dogs and cats that run loose. However once lights are out they snuggle down and go right to sleep. Even last night they slept through the hassle of birthing puppies.( uggh). . But once my girl and guys get bigger they will be out in the coop where this mom will hang with them most the days.I'm still keeping them in our house because I'm too nervous to put them outside. Lol. They are right in our living room so they have been getting a lot of socialization
Hi Barnbum7,
I put my tiny little comment at the end of LaBellaVita's post - probably should've put it first - but they are her chicks. I thought they were very pretty too! Your chicks are very cute too! (Nice tribute to Helen.)
I do with al mine except deep fry and penguin who have no fear of me unless I am not in my chair. Seem they think mom's only ok in the chair cause they love to flip upon to my lap especially for treata. The rest are slowly understanding that. But one day I am a)owed to pet and touch em the next no go. I figure slow and steady will win and will know I won't harm em
I just happen to know that....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/956958/mama-heating-pad-in-the-brooder-picture-heavy-update
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/yes-you-certainly-can-brood-chicks-outdoors
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