Glaseria
In the Brooder
I am! 6 chicks, they love it. They are in an unheated, insulated garage and thriving @ 3 weeks old. (It's probably 40-50 degrees)
What are you using and recommend?
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I am! 6 chicks, they love it. They are in an unheated, insulated garage and thriving @ 3 weeks old. (It's probably 40-50 degrees)
That's good to know that they are trainable! Are you still glad that you bought the heat plate? Are you still using it?When I first brought my chicks home, they wouldn't go under it at all. I had to keep putting them under it until they got the idea. The first couple of times I went to check on them, I would have to move the heat plate to get them out from under it. They would go eat/drink then huddle in the corner to keep warm. I would put them back under it. Took about 2 times of doing this and then they got the idea. Now when I go out to check on them, I pull the sheet back off the brooder and out they come ready to eat. When they are finished, the run back under it and get all comfy! These chicks weren't used to a heat lamp. The feed store I got them at uses a brooder room and it's heated. I was hot by the time I picked/caught them all. I think as they get bigger, they won't need to stay under it as much. I have the small one. The box says it's good for 20-25 chicks. I'll see how it goes when the get a bit bigger. Here they are peaking out from under it.I'm really glad I bought this heat plate.
Fourth season with the premier heater. I would use nothing else. You do have to adjust the height for the breeds you have. It is hot to the touch, but not THAT hot. I don't understand birds getting burned. I have 8 white faced Spanish and polish under it now. Next week will be 8 more salmon favorille, wheaten marans and a few naked necks.They all love it!