3-4 week chicks in brooder

[farnorth]

Maybe try a lower wattage bulb to provide just a small area of heat. The ducks can avoid it if they feel to hot.

 

[mschicklady]

Thanks everyone! I have even making adjustments as I figure out what works best. I have been using a 125 watt bulb but was thinking of swapping to a 60 or 75 watt now that they are so much older. Thoughts?

 

[farnorth]

either of those wattage should work to provide a warm area that is easily moved away from....but sufficient since they probably are close to being feathered by now. Plus they feather faster if they are not kept too warm.

 

[mschicklady]

Thank you! I believe I will be replacing the bulb today with a lower wattage.

either of those wattage should work to provide a warm area that is easily moved away from....but sufficient since they probably are close to being feathered by now. Plus they feather faster if they are not kept too warm.