Hi, chicks hatched Feb 7, were a bit delayed coming from Murray McMurray, didn't get to us until Feb 9 early evening. 5 didn't look so strong (out of 27) from the start. I gave sugar water with quick chick, grogel. Those 5 have since expired. I'm going to be call MM tomorrow for a credit.
My question is this. Our temp lows right now are in the 60s. I have a Brinsea plate brooder, but also a heat lamp up high keeping the ambient temp at about 90. All the healthy chicks have gone under the brooder for the night and come out to eat and drink. Is it too much having both heating devices? Thing is, I want to wean off the heat lamp ASAP, I was just trying to save those weak chicks. Thank g-d I think we are done losing chicks. Those little gals were weak looking from the start. It's sad.
Even when I go to just the plate brooder I will keep the normal room light on so they can find their way around.
TY, I'm just feeling kinda demoralized. Last time none died. I feel like I have to do something, but maybe there is nothing to do.
My question is this. Our temp lows right now are in the 60s. I have a Brinsea plate brooder, but also a heat lamp up high keeping the ambient temp at about 90. All the healthy chicks have gone under the brooder for the night and come out to eat and drink. Is it too much having both heating devices? Thing is, I want to wean off the heat lamp ASAP, I was just trying to save those weak chicks. Thank g-d I think we are done losing chicks. Those little gals were weak looking from the start. It's sad.
Even when I go to just the plate brooder I will keep the normal room light on so they can find their way around.
TY, I'm just feeling kinda demoralized. Last time none died. I feel like I have to do something, but maybe there is nothing to do.
