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    Please the number of my dead baby chicks are increasing

    If you are still looking for heat bulb, it looks like this. It doesn't make too bright light but gives much warmer heat. If you can find it for reasonable cost in Nigeria this is ideal bulb. If you can't find it or is too expensive, then use what is available. In about 3 weeks, chicks will...
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    Please the number of my dead baby chicks are increasing

    Minapa, Search online for "heat lamp" on Amazon.com for example. You should see heat bulb to provide heat to snakes, lizards, turtles, or chicks in your case. One of 250 watt bulb should do. If you can afford it, two would be ideal for 100 chicks. Make sure your wiring can support that much...
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    Please the number of my dead baby chicks are increasing

    Minapa, Your setup looks acceptable. IF you have access to a heat bulb (UV 250 watt) it provides more heat but less blinding light. I don't know if you have access to it. It looks red in color and is designed to create heat than light. Otherwise your setup looks fine. Keep up the good work...
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    Please the number of my dead baby chicks are increasing

    Minapa, Some death are expected, but your goal is to minimize the loss. I would personally be very sad if I lost even 1 chick. Basics: 1. HEAT New born chicks need heat. UV heat bulbs (250 Watts) will put out a lot more heat than a regular incandescent bulbs. IF you have access to it, use...
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