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    Type of bulbs for heatlamp? (blue uv red etc...)

    They are Black Swedish ducklings I ordered from Metzer Farms. They will ship out on February 16th and are due to arrive on February 18th. They will ship with GroGel and special heat packs to make the ride over here safer. It's such a long time to wait though!
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    Type of bulbs for heatlamp? (blue uv red etc...)

    I wish they were mine! But no, I found the picture on Google while I was looking at pictures of ducklings. http://www.imgheart.com/image/127001/quack-2
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    Type of bulbs for heatlamp? (blue uv red etc...)

    I actually have a digital thermometer right now! However, I'm concerned the little ones might play with the sensor cable. The end of it is pretty small and may be a choking hazard. Could I tape it to the side of the tote, or would that disrupt the temperature readings? Or, maybe I can find...
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    Type of bulbs for heatlamp? (blue uv red etc...)

    Alrighty, thanks for the help everybody! I've decided to use this lamp on Amazon : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003H200QC/ I picked it for 2 reasons: 1. It's smaller than all of the 10.5" lamps I can find around here. I didn't want the heat lamp "reflector" getting too close to the sides...
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    Type of bulbs for heatlamp? (blue uv red etc...)

    Well, what I meant was I would use 2 different lamps. One to keep the ducklings warm and one to give them light in the brooder. Since the ceramic bulbs don't seem to give off any light but only heat, I figured maybe I should put a full spectrum bulb above the brooder too so they get some light...
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    Type of bulbs for heatlamp? (blue uv red etc...)

    Alright, I've found some larger bins that seem to be the perfect size. Later this week I will throw together some PVC pipes to create a secure brooder lamp holder. Now, for the "full spectrum" lights. I did an internet search on this and found some rather confusing results. Some people say...
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    Type of bulbs for heatlamp? (blue uv red etc...)

    Thanks for the advice so far, I really appreciate it! I'm considering buying this one, or maybe the one Miss Lydia suggested -- http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/designers-edge-aluminum-shade-brooder-light/0000000073267 This one has a porcelain socket and it supports up to 300w. However, it is...
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    Type of bulbs for heatlamp? (blue uv red etc...)

    I did some more snooping around, and I found that another store in town called Fleet Farm sells clamps. They carry 4 separate clamps, all with the word 'Brooder' in their names, and 2 of them are "Woods" brand like the one you mentioned. They're all cheap and I'm not sure what the difference is...
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    Type of bulbs for heatlamp? (blue uv red etc...)

    I will be brooding the ducklings in a large plastic bin, probably around 4-5 of them. I checked the Menards store in town and I found this clamp - would it be safe to use with the bulbs you mentioned...
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    Type of bulbs for heatlamp? (blue uv red etc...)

    I need help deciding what type of bulbs to get for brooding ducklings. I've read in Storey's Guide To Raising Ducks that blue heat lamp bulbs are easier on the ducklings eyes. I have also heard however that too much UV from blue bulbs can cause serious problems in ducks, but I've also read too...
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