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  1. getaclue

    Brooder temp 95 or heat lamp 18 inches which one do I go with??

    Mountain, if you must go with the 250 watt instead of a couple 100 watt bulbs, be sure the fixture is ceramic. Far too many fires have resulted from the fixtures overheating. Make sure the bulb you use is not coated. The teflon type coated bulbs give off fumes that will kill the chicks. I...
  2. getaclue

    Brooder temp 95 or heat lamp 18 inches which one do I go with??

    I was going to mention the brooder plates, but when getting started, they can be a little cost prohibitive. A good 75 - 100 watt bulb is normally pretty safe, and a good way to go, until finances permit the brooder plates.
  3. getaclue

    Brooder temp 95 or heat lamp 18 inches which one do I go with??

    The brooder temp should be around 90 the first week, then lower the temp by 5 degrees each week. You can raise the heat lamp, so the temps inside are not too hot. If you put the lamp more to one side, and their food, and water furthest from the heat lamp, that works best. The chicks will...
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