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I agree---there is a better way, even though I do not have any problem at all with my hanging light back-up brooders---none. I still had rather use the factory brooders with heat strips, thermostat controlled. I even have home-made thermostat controlled hovers that use 3 smaller bulbs---2 cycle...

That's fine---you do what you feel you need to do. I agree his light is a little low in the pic that's why I said "similar" Need to check the temp under the light. I have about 10 of these back-up set-ups(use when the thermostat controlled ones are filled) and mine is real similar. I never have...

I go along with your post except for this part, but want to get your reason for saying this?? I have raised 1000's in a set-up similar to what I posted above and always have my lights down inside the Bigger than this plastic tote(just for info I have raised many more 1000's in thermostat...

Sorry, it looks like a heater because the lid is on except for the section cut out, no vents. Then the big light--Looks closer than it is I guess---I figured it would be a lot hotter and Stuffy because of the lid being solid several inches all the way around the netting. If your chicks are...

Have you put a thermometer in this set-up? I feel sorry for the chicks!!

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That usually indicates they are to cold. Do they stay huddled trying to warm? If so your brooder is to cold. How you got it set-up? Any decent thermometer will work and remember to only heat one end of the brooder----no heat on the other end which is where you shoud keep their feed and water.