Brooder Q's

[Ridgerunner]

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I agree. You may have already done it, but I'd secure the light with wire, chain, something so it cannot fall into the brooder. Don't trust the clamp that comes with it. You'll be surprised at how fast they practice flying.

 

[Gonzo]

I don't use a thermoter. I go by their behavior. They will let you knowif they're too cold or hot by the way they act. I give mine treats. They love plain yogurt, I mix started feed in with it, also bananas, hard boiled eggs, strawberries, bread, ours are rotten! you can also give them poly vi sol vitamins without iron, and a teaspoon of apple cider vinager in their water to help with vitamin absorbion. Good Luck!

 

[m2wandc]

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I agree. You may have already done it, but I'd secure the light with wire, chain, something so it cannot fall into the brooder. Don't trust the clamp that comes with it. You'll be surprised at how fast they practice flying.

And another thing to think about for us western folks is earthquakes...sounds so remote, but a little slight jiggle of the world and that board will plop in the shavings and poof...not a pretty sight!