Hello from Massachusetts

[mtinney]

We received our 6 baby Golden comets on 2/27 from the local Tractor Supply store. By reading other people's experiences, the tips we gained have been great. The large cardboard box makes a comfortable home for them. We are using an amphibian 100W light bulb for intense basking. At the hottest point it is 100 degrees. it averages out to be a comfortable temperature for them. Also, the tip for using paper towels for bedding works well. They seem to be warm, dry, and happy. I put some short pieces of 2x3 in the box to make their terrain more interesting and they act like they are roosting on it.

 

[TwoCrows]

It is best to keep the heat off to one side of the brooder, place a thermometer directly beneath the heat source on the floor and you should start with 95 degrees there on the floor. Keep the food and water on the other side so they have to leave the heat to get to the goods. This helps to toughen them up and offers cool spots in the brooder.

Good luck with your new babies and enjoy BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your chicks.

 

[drumstick diva]

what sweet little chicks

 

[mtinney]

Thank you. Need to raise the lamp for less heat.

 

[mtinney]

Thank you.

 

[gander007]

Nice set up