One thing I'm confused about is do some people, who cover the lead with press n seal, or in your case a tarp, leave that exposed for the chicks to press their backs into? I know others cover the plastic layer with a pillow case... But wrapping the pad in multiple layers seems complicated and...
Thank you so much for the reassurance as well as pointing out the specific dangers! Right now I have it open in the front and back, and I don't believe there's any way for chicks to get "inside" between the pillowcase, garbage bag and heating pad. I decided to order some mini bungies that will...
Hi guys, first time raising chicks here! I have 10 chicks we got from the feed store Thursday, and had them with a heat lamp the first two nights. Today I scrounged up some supplies and made a mama heat pad and moved them in the dog crate with MHP. some are asleep in the cave, and some have...
