Brooder temps.

[CCourson05]

During the summer, should I have to worry about it being to hot if the brooder is outside? Should I set one up inside at that point?

 

[Blue_Myst]

You would definitely have to keep an eye on the temperature, yes. It may be wise to keep a thermometer in the brooder at all times during the summer, just to be safe.

It takes a lot of heat to overheat the chicks (if your temperature is below 90 degrees, it should be pretty easy to regulate in the brooder).

I've never brooded chicks outdoors (they'd freeze to death here), but I hope someone will come along who can give you a better idea of what to do.