Chicks in the brooder

[Onyx9370]

Is it essential to have a heat lamp for my chicks in the brooder if they are going to be in my house which is kept at about 70 degrees? I haven't brought my chicks home yet, I have the brooder all set up. I was just wondering if they will still need one.

 

[GoldDogsMom]

usual rule of thumb is to start them out at 95 degrees and lower by 5 degrees/week.

 

[KBG204]

I personally would keep some type of heat source with them. Like a warm lamp of some sort. 70 is pretty warm I think a heat lamp would make it to warm. But that's just my opinion.