- Aug 12, 2007
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We have had day olds before but it has been about 5 years. Amazing what I have forgotten
I have 8 chicks in a plastic floored wire cage. I have a heating pad under the cage (outside) and a 60 watt light bulb shining from the top. Blanket drapes over 3/4 of cage.
The chicks seem fine. No crowding under lamp etc.
I remember reading somewhere at sometime that floor temp was more important than air temp as far as preventing the chicks from becoming chilled. The air temp hovers between 86 and 90 degrees.
Would like someone to tell me the girls are just fine. Thanks for taking the time.
leslieloo

I have 8 chicks in a plastic floored wire cage. I have a heating pad under the cage (outside) and a 60 watt light bulb shining from the top. Blanket drapes over 3/4 of cage.
The chicks seem fine. No crowding under lamp etc.
I remember reading somewhere at sometime that floor temp was more important than air temp as far as preventing the chicks from becoming chilled. The air temp hovers between 86 and 90 degrees.
Would like someone to tell me the girls are just fine. Thanks for taking the time.
leslieloo