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I'll be needing advice on the coop soon. I will post pics once I find the thread for that. 😊
I think the brooder is all ready. We're getting 4 day old chicks next week. I have a radiant heater, a feeder, waterer, thermometer. I tested out the heater last week to make sure it would get warm enough. I need to do it again to make sure it stays that way all night. That's my biggest concern, honestly, is keeping them warm enough. The nights can still get in the 50s here this time of year.
 
MrsSharp said:
I'll be needing advice on the coop soon. I will post pics once I find the thread for that. 😊
I think the brooder is all ready. We're getting 4 day old chicks next week. I have a radiant heater, a feeder, waterer, thermometer. I tested out the heater last week to make sure it would get warm enough. I need to do it again to make sure it stays that way all night. That's my biggest concern, honestly, is keeping them warm enough. The nights can still get in the 50s here this time of year.
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This link will take you to the right forum to get your coop/run questions answered: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance
 
MrsSharp said:
I'll be needing advice on the coop soon. I will post pics once I find the thread for that. 😊
I think the brooder is all ready. We're getting 4 day old chicks next week. I have a radiant heater, a feeder, waterer, thermometer. I tested out the heater last week to make sure it would get warm enough. I need to do it again to make sure it stays that way all night. That's my biggest concern, honestly, is keeping them warm enough. The nights can still get in the 50s here this time of year.
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I believe they need to be at 90°F for the first week, then lower the temp by 5° per week until they are at ambient temperature. Not sure a radiant heater can do that. 🤔 Many folks use a "mother hen" type heater they can huddle under. Ask at your feed store.
 

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