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Brooder temps

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by crooked stripe, Oct 6, 2009.

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  1. Oct 6, 2009 #1
    crooked stripe

    crooked stripe Chillin' With My Peeps

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    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?
     
  3. Oct 6, 2009 #2
    RendonRoo

    RendonRoo Chillin' With My Peeps

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    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.
     

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