Brooder in Garage but garage just hit 90

[Blue_dingo]

Hello, my brooder is in my garage which worked great for the spring but now it is getting to 90 in the garage itself. I have turned off the light but are they good w 90 degrees and nowhere to go and cool down? Do I need to make an inverse brooder and have a cool side? I dont think bringing them in the house is a possibility. Thanks!!

 

[trumpeting_angel]

How old are the chicks?

 

[Blue_dingo]

Ah yes of course, they are young’uns about 4-5 days old.

 

[trumpeting_angel]

I’m sure others more experienced than me will add their opinions, but it seems to me they can go outside if you help them adjust to the temperatures. If you can put the brooder inside the coop or somewhere else it will be safe, and make sure they can get warm (using the light, or a heating pad) if it gets cold, this would likely be better than letting them cook in the garage.

Or can you add ventilation in the garage? Like a fan in a window?

 

[trumpeting_angel]

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Anybody more experienced than me want to weigh in?

 

[Blue_dingo]

Thats all good even if it is hot outside? Like mid 90s to 100? That seems like the best route to me fo sho. Im going to get a fan going in the meantime. Thanks!!!

 

[aart]

If you can put the brooder inside the coop or somewhere else it will be safe, and make sure they can get warm (using the light, or a heating pad) if it gets cold, this would likely be better than letting them cook in the garage.

Or can you add ventilation in the garage? Like a fan in a window?

Yep, it needs to be moved somewhere cooler....or cool the garage off somehow.
But then again, it's 90°F here today..tho I don't have 4 day old chicks out there.

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[BigBlueHen53]

The heat/ humidity this year is brutal! Y'all be careful out there. I would but it is just too dang hot!

 

[trumpeting_angel]

Yes, but make sure they have shade outside, and plenty of water, and maybe some cool treats (cold watermelon, or a couple of frozen berries. Sometimes people put some ice cubes in the waterer.

 

[Blue_dingo]

Ironically I am not even in a spot where this heat wave in the U.S. is supposed to hit! Im in California in the central valley, account updated accordingly. Thanks for the advice!!!