I am trying to get my brooder temps right and I am wondering here, it says 99-100! It says it's like 99 but it really doesn't feel that warm. I am going to have Cochin Bantams and it says the temps can be a little warmer than for the larger breeds, is that correct? I mean 99 -100 degrees does seem awfully warm but like I said really doesn't feel it. I have plenty of room for the chicks to go farther away from the lamp if they want to, please let me know what you think! Thanks alot!
Maybe try to angle your light so the heat is spread out a little. I have three banties - 2 silkies 1 cochin - that are 2 1/2 weeks old now and they didn't like the 90-95'. They would spread way out in the corners of the brooder where the temp was more like 80-85, so I angled the light. My standard chicks liked it 95-98 to start with. Just watch what your chicks do and that will let you know what temp they like. Just make sure they can get away from the heat. Good luck with your new banties. They sure are little.
