Brooder is Ready, just add chicks

[Mr BrahmaRama]

I just finished making the lid for my brooder, a 42” x 20” Rubbermaid container. Hatch/ship day is tomorrow. I think we’re ready to go.

 

[lightchick]

Nice setup!

 

[CourtKnee]

Can’t wait to see your new babies!! Ours ship next Monday

 

[Northern.Ontario]

How many watts is your heat lamp?

 

[Mr BrahmaRama]

How many watts is your heat lamp?

250

 

[ChickNanny13]

Have you read about MHP for heating? Works great & love the results with the chicks. Blooie has a thread on it.

 

[Northern.Ontario]

250

Did you place a thermometer under the lamp and leave it there for a few hours?

 

[Mr BrahmaRama]

Did you place a thermometer under the lamp and leave it there for a few hours?

Yes tested it out last night. 98 degrees under the lamp. I can cover some of the screen if I need to hold in more heat or raise the lamp when less is needed.

 

[Cayuga momma]

I would opt for less heat. My 2 week olds spend alot of time in the 70°F area and they pop over to their heat source a few times for a warm up. They are feathering alot faster than my first chick did when I followed the "temp" guide.
You will probably have to just keep an eye on them to see what works for them.
The brooder looks amazing. Great job!

 

[ChickNanny13]

That's why I opt for the MHP, even then they're out on top at 2 - 3wks.