- Mar 15, 2011
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Hi there, I was just looking at some FAQs from the hatchery that we have ordered our chicks from... It says
LIGHTING: Light is another very important component of the chick's environment. Too much light may contribute to cannibalism and depress the chick's immune system, making it more susceptible to disease. In chicks being raised for eggs, too much light may cause premature sexual maturity, poor egg production, and health problems. And in meat birds, too much light may cause too rapid growth (because the birds eat more) and result in leg and heart problems. Start baby chicks with continuous light for 4 days, and then introduce them to a day and night routine. Never turn off the heat lamps during the dark period unless you have a heat source other than heat lamps and the room is at the appropriate temperature
We were planning on having our brooder in front of patio doors a) because it is easy to keep an eye on them and we can watch them and b) to get natural light.
In your experience is it best to expose them to the brooder light alone? What are typical night time routines/heat sources. There's limited info available online to answer these questions.
Thanks so much
LIGHTING: Light is another very important component of the chick's environment. Too much light may contribute to cannibalism and depress the chick's immune system, making it more susceptible to disease. In chicks being raised for eggs, too much light may cause premature sexual maturity, poor egg production, and health problems. And in meat birds, too much light may cause too rapid growth (because the birds eat more) and result in leg and heart problems. Start baby chicks with continuous light for 4 days, and then introduce them to a day and night routine. Never turn off the heat lamps during the dark period unless you have a heat source other than heat lamps and the room is at the appropriate temperature
We were planning on having our brooder in front of patio doors a) because it is easy to keep an eye on them and we can watch them and b) to get natural light.
In your experience is it best to expose them to the brooder light alone? What are typical night time routines/heat sources. There's limited info available online to answer these questions.
Thanks so much
