Thanks. Definitely if I do this again, I’ve learned my lesson! I should’ve added to my too lengthy post that what made me concerned was after They screamed for an hour and I brought them in. They literally collapsed in a pile and fell asleep. They’ve been using the roosting bars for two weeks...
Yes, I agree they have me trained! The Brooder plate was just for looks to make them feel at home. They tolerate the heat fine during the day, but my fear was if they’re so upset when it gets dark and their “ ride” home hasn’t appearedThey get hysterical and I’m afraid, they’ll overheat. When it...
I have to add or should’ve stressed. I can work with the heat but it’s the panicked chicks in the heat that has me worried they want to come in the house where they’re used to sleeping. They just scream and scream until I come and get them.
most concerning to me is the Florida heat. If I leave them out there I’m afraid they will get so worked up they’ll have heat stroke. The coolest temps are 75 at night 90s plus during the day. I have an openTo the coop screened area that I’ve let them play in all day for a week. I transport the 8...