100 Broilers and Fermented Feed Project

[aoxa]

I did a little trial run last night with the heat lamps on in the brooder. The temps got down to 29 degrees. I had 2 heat lamps on in the garage in the brooder. I woke up this morning and the temp in the brooder was 91. So, I will have to add 1 more heat lamp to get it up to 99. I"m glad last night was cold so that I could get an idea of what the temps are WITH the heat lamp. I'll make the adjustments tonight. I know that I will be up ALL night long running back and forth making sure the temps are just right. I don't want the little devils to freeze the first night.

I added 2 large containers of organic greek yogurt to the FF. Looking good. I wanted to start another batch last night but I had all the chores in the chicken yard last night and I didn't get inside until late last night. So, I'll start another big batch tonight. I have the FF in a plastic storage container. Those seem to work ok. However, I do want to try the 5 gallon buckets to see how that works as well. I want to add some sunflower seeds and a couple other things to this next batch.

Anyone have any suggestions on other goodies I can add to the the FF?

I suggest not having it up to 99 for meaties. They don't need the heat some chicks do.

My temps with brooding were in the 80s in the first week. My chicks are Canadian and are tough. They had no heat at all at 2 weeks. Nights would go in the 50s.

100 chicks can generate a lot of heat when they huddle together. 91 is just right for brand new babies.

 

[kuntrygirl]

I did a little trial run last night with the heat lamps on in the brooder. The temps got down to 29 degrees. I had 2 heat lamps on in the garage in the brooder. I woke up this morning and the temp in the brooder was 91. So, I will have to add 1 more heat lamp to get it up to 99. I"m glad last night was cold so that I could get an idea of what the temps are WITH the heat lamp. I'll make the adjustments tonight. I know that I will be up ALL night long running back and forth making sure the temps are just right. I don't want the little devils to freeze the first night.


I added 2 large containers of organic greek yogurt to the FF. Looking good. I wanted to start another batch last night but I had all the chores in the chicken yard last night and I didn't get inside until late last night. So, I'll start another big batch tonight. I have the FF in a plastic storage container. Those seem to work ok. However, I do want to try the 5 gallon buckets to see how that works as well. I want to add some sunflower seeds and a couple other things to this next batch.


Anyone have any suggestions on other goodies I can add to the the FF?

I suggest not having it up to 99 for meaties. They don't need the heat some chicks do. 

My temps with brooding were in the 80s in the first week. My chicks are Canadian and are tough. They had no heat at all at 2 weeks. Nights would go in the 50s. 

100 chicks can generate a lot of heat when they huddle together. 91 is just right for brand new babies.

REALLY?????????? COOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was getting worried on making sure the temps got to 100. Thanks for the tip!!!

I"ll keep an eye on them to see if they are shivering or not. With that in mind, I won't make any adjustments as per your suggestion.

Thank you!!!!

 

[Angelicisi]

Ya, my last batch did great at 85-90 for a few days then had to lower heat a bit when they were inside. They'll show you...especially 100 and you're an observant mama . They pig pile if they're cold or flatten out in the corners and pant if hot. You want them just spread out relaxing and preening peeping lol OH the PEEPING! Hehe.

I suggest not having it up to 99 for meaties. They don't need the heat some chicks do. 

My temps with brooding were in the 80s in the first week. My chicks are Canadian and are tough. They had no heat at all at 2 weeks. Nights would go in the 50s. 

100 chicks can generate a lot of heat when they huddle together. 91 is just right for brand new babies.

 

[aoxa]

REALLY?????????? COOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was getting worried on making sure the temps got to 100. Thanks for the tip!!!

I"ll keep an eye on them to see if they are shivering or not. With that in mind, I won't make any adjustments as per your suggestion.

Thank you!!!!

yes really You wait and see! 100 and you will have some very hot chickies.


see how high my lamp is. Hardly any are under it.

If it makes any difference, our temps in June:


Here is our historical weather for when we got our broilers. June 28th is when we got the batch in the picture. I didn't use the heat lamp at all some days.

 

[kuntrygirl]

REALLY?????????? COOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was getting worried on making sure the temps got to 100. Thanks for the tip!!! I"ll keep an eye on them to see if they are shivering or not. With that in mind, I won't make any adjustments as per your suggestion. Thank you!!!!

yes really You wait and see! 100 and you will have some very hot chickies. see how high my lamp is. Hardly any are under it. If it makes any difference, our temps in June: Here is our historical weather for when we got our broilers. June 28th is when we got the batch in the picture. I didn't use the heat lamp at all some days.

Cool! Yes, I see. I love looking at your setup. I"m glad that you posted that pic again. That brings up another question that I forgot to ask everyone. Bedding? What kind of bedding do you have in your brooder in that pic? Why did you chose that type of bedding? And what do you think is the best bedding for meaties? Great documentation on the temps and use of the heat lamp. I think I'll add outside temps and brooder temps to my documentation for the Broiler Project as well. Thanks.

 

[aoxa]

Cool! Yes, I see. I love looking at your setup. I"m glad that you posted that pic again. That brings up another question that I forgot to ask everyone. Bedding? What kind of bedding do you have in your brooder in that pic? Why did you chose that type of bedding? And what do you think is the best bedding for meaties?

Great documentation on the temps and use of the heat lamp. I think I'll add outside temps and brooder temps to my documentation for the Broiler Project as well.

Thanks.

I use klin dried pine shavings. They are easily to get. I don't like hay or straw at all. I wouldn't use sand either, because it doesn't compost.

I like shredded leaves too.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Cool! Yes, I see. I love looking at your setup. I"m glad that you posted that pic again. That brings up another question that I forgot to ask everyone. Bedding? What kind of bedding do you have in your brooder in that pic? Why did you chose that type of bedding? And what do you think is the best bedding for meaties?


Great documentation on the temps and use of the heat lamp. I think I'll add outside temps and brooder temps to my documentation for the Broiler Project as well.


Thanks.

I use klin dried pine shavings. They are easily to get. I don't like hay or straw at all. I wouldn't use sand either, because it doesn't compost. 

I like shredded leaves too.

Cool. I will look for the dried pin shavings. It looks so clean in your brooder there.

 

[kuntrygirl]

I will be leaving out in 30 minutes to go pick them up. AND

They lady said that they had a total of 1200 broilers ordered.

 

[foreverlearning]

1200???

 

[kuntrygirl]

1200???

Yep. I hope that everyone who ordered them will pick them up.