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Everything is going well so far. They can be a bit special and huddle together in a corner or elsewhere away from the heat lamp. Not sure if I should move them or let them work it out, I have moved them previously - figure I need to stop smothering them.

I'll see if a friend that has snakes has a heating pad or similar spare. Two just pip'ed so they'll be spending a day inside at least even if I can source one.

A 20m or so cord would do the trick. Not sure if I like the idea of a power cord going outside for that length of time. I won't be brooding much anyway. Only allowed to keep 6 chickens where I am so limited. I might hatch some for friends that's about it

Can you get battery heat pads? Do watched eggs ever pip? Want one to pip so I feel they can make it but it is probably a little early so I want them to take their time. Such a conundrum

I'm in Australia. I can't get power to the coop. Think nights get down to around 15c (60f). I will want them out of the house asap so as soon as they can tolerate that they're gone! They will be my first ever chickens so everything is a steep learning curve. All this assumes I've done well...

Thanks everyone. I was thinking bigger was better. Lazy that link looks really interesting. I might try and get them out side sooner using info from that article, it is summer so even nights are mild. Maybe they can spend their days outside at least after the first week. I'll read it properly...

Just wondering if a brooder can be too big, especially for day old chicks? My heat lamp would only bring a small area to the recommend temperature which I was thinking would be OK if I put their food and water in that area. Or is it better to restrict access to a smaller area for the first few...