We are very new to chickens and this forum so apologies if this thread has been discussed already.
I have 12 baby chicks on order to arrive next week and are trying to get ready for them.
We are unsure about which kind of brooder lamp to use.
The info on the hatcheries web site recommends using infrared bulbs but notice from lots of photos on the forum that regular white light is used.
I am thinking, as long as the temperature is correct of course, of using a 125 watt white light brooder buld during the day and a 250 watt red bulb during the night.
What do you all think. Thank you in advance for all your advice.
Jenny,
One of Porterfive
I have 12 baby chicks on order to arrive next week and are trying to get ready for them.
We are unsure about which kind of brooder lamp to use.
The info on the hatcheries web site recommends using infrared bulbs but notice from lots of photos on the forum that regular white light is used.
I am thinking, as long as the temperature is correct of course, of using a 125 watt white light brooder buld during the day and a 250 watt red bulb during the night.
What do you all think. Thank you in advance for all your advice.
Jenny,
One of Porterfive
