Brooder temps

[crooked stripe]

I can't keep my new chicks in the house due to DW allergies. I have to raise them in a somewhat heated barn. The temp swings are terrible. Under my brooder light the temps range from 101 to 95 then a foot away it gets cooler in the mid 80's. I just lost 3 chicks 2 weeks ago I believe from the cold. I set the heat under the light to 95 for the first week but a foot away it was down into the 70's. Does anyone have any suggestions how to control the heat?

 

[RendonRoo]

Can you cover part of the brooder? Just leave enough uncovered for the heat light. The brooder should have somewhat of a temp. difference inside so they can get to a cooler section if they get too hot. You do need a section that's the max desired temp. Approx. 100 the first week then decrease by about 5 degrees a week until feathered. Hope this helps and good luck with the new fuzzies.