lisa Razmyar
In the Brooder
It's suppose to get down to 30 tonight. How do I know if I should put a heat bulb in the coop? It will closed up but not sure if they will need heat?
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How big or old are the chicks now? You shouldn't close coop up all the way cause they need ventilation. Is there any way you could put bales of straw around the coop? That may help keep them warm, but if they have been out before, the heat lamp will not let them get adjusted to nature. (Cold hardy vs heat tolerant, they have to be in that climate)
Lisa,
They should be good then, since they have their full feathers and they are a little older.
Chickens shouldn't need a heat lamp after they feather out completely, they are designed to handle cold temps. As mentioned before, open vents so moisture doesn't build up and cause frostbite. Make sure there are no openings at roost level to cause a draft.