We have 50 meat chicks in the brooder and they are growing fast. Considering moving them outside at 2.5-3 weeks age -- which is about 1 week away (they are nearly 2 weeks old now).
I've started dialing down the brooder temp and they are thriving at 65-75 degrees F currently. (So much for 95 degrees day one and 5 degrees less per week. They should be at 85 degrees today based on that.)
Outside temperatures during the day are 50-70 degrees. Evenings can dip down to 32 but dry and temps ranging from 32-45. I plan on setting up hay bales with some chick plates inside, covered with tarp and allowing them enter/exit the "structure" at will.
I've started dialing down the brooder temp and they are thriving at 65-75 degrees F currently. (So much for 95 degrees day one and 5 degrees less per week. They should be at 85 degrees today based on that.)
Outside temperatures during the day are 50-70 degrees. Evenings can dip down to 32 but dry and temps ranging from 32-45. I plan on setting up hay bales with some chick plates inside, covered with tarp and allowing them enter/exit the "structure" at will.