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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    I have never had issues with any birds that pecked at styrofoam and actually had an "old timer" tell me that he throws in a bit of styrofoam during molt, says it helps them grow feathers back and get back to laying faster. I have seen his chickens personally and they were nice, shiny and healthy.
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    I would say that depending on temps in your area, you should adjust accordingly....it is running in th 90's here in Oklahoma, ( I like to start out brooding about 90 or a little above) When I get mine set up, I will watch the temp and adjust accordingly....like daytime, I probably wouldn't even...
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Thank you
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    Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

    Hi all! Love this thread, great ideas, picked up two XL Sunbeam pads off of ebay and can't wait to try this....I haven't read all the way through (yet) but wanted to ask if anyone has used hay instead of the straw? I have a very hard time finding it in my area and would like to not have to...
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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    Hey y'all. Been a while. Good to see a bunch of y'all are still on. I was krazykat0373 but can't remember what email I used, so had to make a new account.
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