5 Chicks and Counting - First ever flock family

[DobieLover]

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You need a bigger brooder with better ventilation.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, Terry and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Duane_Vipera]

Then you have two naked necks, and americauna/easter egger (the yellow one), and I'm thinking the last one is a welsumer but I'm not good at chipmunk ones. A cute lot nevertheless!

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Then you have two naked necks, and americauna/easter egger (the yellow one), and I'm thinking the last one is a welsumer but I'm not good at chipmunk ones. A cute lot nevertheless!

Yeah, there is definitely at least one Easter egger, and I wish I could remember what the guy said they were. But I'm sure as they grow up we'll figure it out.
Thanks.

 

[Duane_Vipera]

You need a bigger brooder with better ventilation.

Yeah, this one is temporary... We plan on upgrading next week... Maybe sooner, weather dependant

 

[janiedoe]

Hi Terry, welcome to BYC.
If you have a large box, I'd move them immediately.
That tank is going to get way too hot, and as @DobieLover stated there isn't enough ventilation. Next week may be too late.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! thanks for joining us and pleased to meet you.

 

[Duane_Vipera]

Hi Terry, welcome to BYC.
If you have a large box, I'd move them immediately.
That tank is going to get way too hot, and as @DobieLover stated there isn't enough ventilation. Next week may be too late.

It gets pretty chill in the basement at night. There entire lid is vented, maybe if I lift the lamp?

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Chicks ! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[janiedoe]

It gets pretty chill in the basement at night. There entire lid is vented, maybe if I lift the lamp?

I honestly don't think they need heat at all. If it makes you more comfortable, try lifting the lamp and gradually weaning them off it.