Are my girls normal ???

[Cetawin]

The girls are 7 days old. From day one they have avoided the heat lamp. It was at 95 degrees, so I raised it and took the temp down to 90 and they were happy. Yesterday they started avoiding it again so I raised it a tad and dropped the temp down to 86 and they are happy again.

Should I just listen to them or should I lower the lamp and raise the temp again? I really think trusting them to know they are too warm is the best way but I want experienced opinions on this one.


My girl with pasty butt...that only lasted 2 days...is that normal or okay? I check her several times per day but she has been fine for 2 days now so far.

Thanks for the input in advance.

 

[joanna]

sounds like you are doing a perfect job of listening to what your chicks need. keep up the good work

 

[Matt A NC]

Every thing sounds normal. The chicks tell you if they need more heat. As long as they are happy everything is fine.

Pasty butt is a normal sign of stress that only lasts a couple days.

Matt
Morganton, NC

 

[meant2bemommie]

Sounds like you are doing a wonderful job of listening to your babies. I would just keep listening to them.

 

[Cetawin]

Yay! I am doing good then. Thanks everyone for the input.

 

[wynedot55]

your doing a great job brooding your chicks.an your doing good with your pasty butt.