Are the baby chicks suppose to sleep like this?

[OrganicFarmWife]

Tomorrow make them a larger cool side, it is clever the way to made them a wall. And put their food and water in the cool side of the box. They are scared of the light, but they will seek the warmth as they need it.

 

[csaylorchickens]

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2016/03/how-much-heat-do-chicks-really-need.html?m=1

 

[csaylorchickens]

Great article on heat!

 

[azygous]

You can replicate that heat plate, being a very expensive investment, by getting a heating pad that will remain on all the time, (no auto-shut off after two hours) and rigging a metal frame for it in the shape of a cave. See this thread "Mama Heating Pad for the Brooder."

Also, read my article on outdoor brooding under this system, linked below under "Articles by Azygous".

 

[mrv19]

Adjust the temp by raising the lamp higher and higher each week.

 

[ftfarmer22]

Actually, I have never got an approximate temperature with my chicks.i had a flock of 29, a flock of 6, and a flock of 4. Sure, you should probably get an approximate answer.. But really it's not necessary. My chicks were outside, with only a heat lamp. Just eyeball it, and go up and down with the heat lamp to find the perfect spot for your chicks. You want them to comfortable, you don't want them to be all avoiding the heat and trying to get as far away as possible, but you also don't want to have the Chicks all nestled under the heat 24-7, this means they are very cold! I have raised a total of 39 chicks, and not one of them has had an approximate temp. I hope these tips and tricks help!

 

[Jaromo99]

Gonna sound a little creepy, but I live in Caldwell and have kind of picked up on where you live. For future reference, go to D&B for feed, lights, pre-made brooders, etc. The closest D&B is super close to that Walmart and the Hatchery. Dunlap also has all that stuff, but it's a little more expensive. Anyway, like everyone else was telling you, try to get a bigger rubbermaid container.

 

[minichicks05]

This got me really upset

. BEFORE purchasing a LIVING ANIMAL please EDUCATE yourself before you go and pick them up

. And have everything setup BEFORE they come!!

 

[ftfarmer22]

This got me really upset

. BEFORE purchasing a LIVING ANIMAL please EDUCATE yourself before you go and pick them up

. And have everything setup BEFORE they come!!

I understand where you are coming from.. they should have everything setup and ready to go before getting the chicks, and know what they are getting themselves into. But I guess this is just a lesson learned, so next time they will know the setting up process; heat lamp, feeder and waterer, bedding and brooder, BEFORE purchasing them. The reason you should already have your setup is because, as with any animal, (chicks especially) they are very hard to keep without a proper setup. They NEED to stay warm, not to hot not to cold. They can get sick easily if you do not have the proper bedding or brooder, and if their brooder is to small and crowded they can catch diseases. So I really hope this whole experience has helped this person a lot, and I wish the best of luck!!

 

[RedBreasted]

This got me really upset . BEFORE purchasing a LIVING ANIMAL please EDUCATE yourself before you go and pick them up . And have everything setup BEFORE they come!!

The weird thing is, I did most of my research on lizards care and dogs care but not this kind of animal. At first I bought a rooster for fun but then I bought 1 hen but I have to butchered the rooster cause of my neighbors complaining. I know is a living animal, I'm taking care of it well, and I actually care more about animals then humans because humans aren't good enough.