Can Baby Chickens Get Too Hot? Understanding the Risks and How to Keep Your Chicks Comfortable.

Very well-written article with awesome pointers. It was very easy to read and understand along with being very helpful on how to avoid overheating chicks.

In the "Can Baby Chickens Get Too Hot?" and "High Ambient Temperatures" sections, there is a bit of confusion. In that first section it says that temperatures above 90°F can be fatal but then in the latter section is says "The optimal temperature range for baby chicks is between 95-100°F for the first week." This might be confusing for first time chicken keepers, but the rest of the article was A+.
Nicely written article! Good resource for new chicken tenders.
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Well written, accurate and succinct.
Good info about the risks of overheating baby chicks. A lot of people become so worried about them getting cold, they go too far the other way.
This is a timely article since we are moving into the hot time of the Year!

It is time for me to set up a shade screen for my coop
I've found the most significant mistake new chicken keepers make is keeping the heat lamp on too hot and for too long.
Clear information and set out well.
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