Search results for query: *

PD Riverman - you are a pro. I totally respect what you do - though the light bulb this close would still wirry me (though I admit I haven't touched a 25W bulb in action, should try that to see... ) The poster is a newby. Big difference. You don't know bedding and bulb specifics etc. I think in...

Hi PD Riverman! My reason for this is that the bulb gets very hot and a) the chicks could touch it and singe their fluff during a food chase or pecking order tiff, b) they can scratch the bedding and pile it up under the lamp while searching for spilled feed in the shavings which increases fire...

Where did you put the thermometer? It needs to be right under where the strongest light is to give an accurate picture. This looks like a risky set up to me too - too easy to overheat the chicks. I would take the whole lid off and if they can fly already or you need to keep the kids out of the...