Brooder light

[Andres907]

hello ,

I have a SunGlo uvb light 70wt that I used to use for my turtle. Wondering if I can use this bulb for the brooder (3 silkie chicks from the incubator) is it an appropriate bulb or do I need to get a red light or warm
Light cheap bulb? Will the UVB and brightness affect the chicks? Thank you!

 

[DobieLover]

hello ,

I have a SunGlo uvb light 70wt that I used to use for my turtle. Wondering if I can use this bulb for the brooder (3 silkie chicks from the incubator) is it an appropriate bulb or do I need to get a red light or warm
Light cheap bulb? Will the UVB and brightness affect the chicks? Thank you!

Reptile lamps are not recommended with poultry.

I would get an infrared ceramic bulb (150w) that only emits heat or invest in a brooder plate.

 

[BowlegOutdoors]

I just use a heat lamp with a red bulb that I buy from my local Tractor Supply, works great and inexpensive.

 

[Rurumo]

No, don't use those mercury vapor UV reptile lights, it's not good for their eyes and they already get Vit D from their feed. You need to be careful with them even with reptiles due to how much UV they put out, if you keep them too close they can develop eye problems. Go with the red light or brooder plate. Good luck with your chicks!