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  1. ChickenCanoe

    Stressful start with first time flock

    I prefer to use Gro2Max. Formulated specifically for chickens with both bacteria and yeasts.
  2. ChickenCanoe

    Stressful start with first time flock

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  3. ChickenCanoe

    Stressful start with first time flock

    I used red heat lamps for years in Ohio brooders. Then it dawned on my that using heat lamps didn't allow providing a daily dark period for the chicks. A light/dark cycle is vital for all earth bound creatures' circadian well being. I then switched out all the red lamps with ceramic heat...
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    Stressful start with first time flock

    You clearly gave it the old college try, learning before buying. The learning curve isn't nearly as steep for those of us who grew up on farms with all manner of livestock. Even though chicken husbandry is second nature, I'm constantly learning. I've been teaching poultry classes for almost 10...
  5. ChickenCanoe

    Stressful start with first time flock

    A tote is doable with a 75 watt ceramic heat emitter but NOT with a 250Watt infrared lamp.
  6. ChickenCanoe

    Stressful start with first time flock

    I once fried chicks in a tote with a heat lamp. I put a thermometer in it and it exploded.
  7. ChickenCanoe

    Stressful start with first time flock

    Chicks are incredibly durable and precocious. They don't need all the ambient air to be warm. They need a warm space and lots of cool space so they can find their comfort zone. They also need extreme ventilation. If they don't have lots of fresh air, respiratory issues can arise.
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