Heat lamp on while not home?

[ant888]

The only thing accessible is the 35 watt bulb, but wouldn't have to be red shaded like the lamp?

 

[RobertPlamondon]

Okay, that's better. Is a 45 watt floodlight too much? Will it pose a fire hazard more than the 35 watt?

Well, I've never managed to scorch anything with a bulb under 100 watts (not that I've tried very hard), while I've achieved that many times by accident with 250-watt heat lamps.

I doubt you'll find that a 45-watt bulb has much potential for drama.

Robert

 

[ant888]

Well, I've never managed to scorch anything with a bulb under 100 watts (not that I've tried very hard), while I've achieved that many times by accident with 250-watt heat lamps.

I doubt you'll find that a 45-watt bulb has much potential for drama. 

Robert

So you're saying the 45 watt is okay? And how about the red part?

 

[junebuggena]

So you're saying the 45 watt is okay? And how about the red part?

As long as it kicks out enough heat to keep those little ones warmed at about 85*, it should be fine.

 

[ant888]

Okay, so it just has to keep them warm. I still don't understand the red part, but it seems okay temporarily, right?

 

[junebuggena]

Okay, so it just has to keep them warm. I still don't understand the red part, but it seems okay temporarily, right?

The red light is thought to help reduce their pecking at each other.

 

[ant888]

So, that means they'll start pecking? Without the red light?

 

[junebuggena]

So, that means they'll start pecking? Without the red light?

I've never had an issue with chicks pecking each other badly, but I also always make sure my chicks have ample room.

 

[ant888]

Thanks for all the answers. Lucky for me, someone is able to watch them for me. I'll keep you guys updated if something changes.

 

[ant888]

Does anyone know if I can bring the chicks with me? And then back?