Chicks and the heat....

[Wyoyell]

The chicks are 9 days old today. I’ve read about the schedule you should keep, the first week 95°, the second week 90°, and so on. Here in Texas...right now with this time of year that’s almost impossible to do. We’re having hundred degree days and there’s no way to just keep bringing the temperature down unless I bring them into the house and into air conditioner, they have been in the garage. I caught them panting this afternoon and it kind of scared me and took me by surprise. I actually have a fan blowing on the chicks to try and help keep it cooler down around 90°. Should I just bring them in the house and then use their eco glow brooder to help keep them warm. I’m one of those hormonally challenged women and I usually keep the house about 68 so I would definitely have to use the eco glow brooder for them. Their coop and run are going to be under two trees so pretty much in the shade all the time for the summer. Not sure what to do.

 

[Wyoyell]

The chicks are 9 days old today. I’ve read about the schedule you should keep, the first week 95°, the second week 90°, and so on. Here in Texas...right now with this time of year that’s almost impossible to do. We’re having hundred degree days and there’s no way to just keep bringing the temperature down unless I bring them into the house and into air conditioner, they have been in the garage. I caught them panting this afternoon and it kind of scared me and took me by surprise. I actually have a fan blowing on the chicks to try and help keep it cooler down around 90°. Should I just bring them in the house and then use their eco glow brooder to help keep them warm. I’m one of those hormonally challenged women and I usually keep the house about 68 so I would definitely have to use the eco glow brooder for them. Their coop and run are going to be under two trees so pretty much in the shade all the time for the summer. Not sure what to do.

It’s okay....I went ahead and moved them into the house....figured it would be easier to keep them warm in a cool climate than keep them cool in a hot environment.

 

[Longhornlove]

The chicks are 9 days old today. I’ve read about the schedule you should keep, the first week 95°, the second week 90°, and so on. Here in Texas...right now with this time of year that’s almost impossible to do. We’re having hundred degree days and there’s no way to just keep bringing the temperature down unless I bring them into the house and into air conditioner, they have been in the garage. I caught them panting this afternoon and it kind of scared me and took me by surprise. I actually have a fan blowing on the chicks to try and help keep it cooler down around 90°. Should I just bring them in the house and then use their eco glow brooder to help keep them warm. I’m one of those hormonally challenged women and I usually keep the house about 68 so I would definitely have to use the eco glow brooder for them. Their coop and run are going to be under two trees so pretty much in the shade all the time for the summer. Not sure what to do.

Hi Im from Texas too and I have some 3 and 4 week old chicks in an outside brooder. I put some big ziplock bags filled with ice cubes and they just went and started rolling on and around it. They seem to really like it and it keeps them cool. I also put ice in their waterer.

 

[Longhornlove]

They really enjoyed it

 

[chixrus2013]

Hi Im from Texas too and I have some 3 and 4 week old chicks in an outside brooder. I put some big ziplock bags filled with ice cubes and they just went and started rolling on and around it. They seem to really like it and it keeps them cool. I also put ice in their waterer.

Meanwhile I’m in New Hampshire and I still have a warming lamp on in the coop at night because it’s been in the 40’s still over night. Lol

 

[Longhornlove]

Meanwhile I’m in New Hampshire and I still have a warming lamp on in the coop at night because it’s been in the 40’s still over night. Lol

Isnt that something. I don't even keep the brooder light on at night because it is warm enough without it. LoL

 

[AngieDawn]

Meanwhile I’m in New Hampshire and I still have a warming lamp on in the coop at night because it’s been in the 40’s still over night. Lol

Same here in Maryland!

 

[Wyoyell]

Hi Im from Texas too and I have some 3 and 4 week old chicks in an outside brooder. I put some big ziplock bags filled with ice cubes and they just went and started rolling on and around it. They seem to really like it and it keeps them cool. I also put ice in their waterer.

Thank you so much for the ideals....I panicked when I saw them all flat down on the shavings panting..

 

[Longhornlove]

Thank you so much for the ideals....I panicked when I saw them all flat down on the shavings panting..

Yeah I know mine had there their little beaks open too. My friend who has chickens gave me that helpful tip. Worked like a charm.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

The chicks are 9 days old today. I’ve read about the schedule you should keep, the first week 95°, the second week 90°, and so on. Here in Texas...right now with this time of year that’s almost impossible to do. We’re having hundred degree days and there’s no way to just keep bringing the temperature down unless I bring them into the house and into air conditioner, they have been in the garage. I caught them panting this afternoon and it kind of scared me and took me by surprise. I actually have a fan blowing on the chicks to try and help keep it cooler down around 90°. Should I just bring them in the house and then use their eco glow brooder to help keep them warm. I’m one of those hormonally challenged women and I usually keep the house about 68 so I would definitely have to use the eco glow brooder for them. Their coop and run are going to be under two trees so pretty much in the shade all the time for the summer. Not sure what to do.

Lower it to ~85. THEN go -5 per week.