Regulating brooder temp

[aart]

i am using an INTERHEAT 250 watt bulb.

lilmarie, i will heed your warning. i will probably snuggle every single one though.

I hate to ask....but is it turned on?
Is there a rheostat to turn it higher and lower?

 

[super meaties]

and by the way, what will the brooder size be for 30 chicks?

We were thinking of getting a plastic swimming pool the right size.

 

[super meaties]

its not on right now, but we had it on for a day and it wouldnt get higher then 70.

and no rheostat either.

and it was a warm day too, so...

 

[super meaties]

also, would it be better if i kept the brooder inside? it would probably stay warmer...

but then again, i'm just a newbie.

 

[junebuggena]

and by the way, what will the brooder size be for 30 chicks?

We were thinking of getting a plastic swimming pool the right size.

Chicks double in size each week, and their space needs double with that growth rate.
A general guideline is as follows-
1 week - 1/4 sq ft per chick
2 weeks - 1/2 sq ft per chick
3 weeks - 1 sq ft per chick
4 weeks - 2 sq ft per chick
5 weeks - 4 sq ft per chick
6 weeks - 8 sq ft per chick
After 6 weeks, their growth rate begins to slow and they should be ready for adult accommodations.

 

[super meaties]

OK i'll probably let them free in their coop at about 2 1/2, 3 weeks. do you think a round, 6 ft across swimming pool would do?

 

[junebuggena]

OK i'll probably let them free in their coop at about 2 1/2, 3 weeks. do you think a round, 6 ft across swimming pool would do?

A 6 foot circle has a sq footage of 28.27. That gives your chicks just enough room for about 2.5 to 3 weeks.

 

[super meaties]

thank you all for helping me! i am SO excited for the little peepers to arrive!

 

[aart]

its not on right now, but we had it on for a day and it wouldnt get higher then 70.

and no rheostat either.

and it was a warm day too, so...

Something is wrong with that bulb get another one..

 

[super meaties]

Thanks, i will.

It just doesn't make sense: its brand-new.