Dumb Question Time

[Maximus]

I now I have this somewere in my head but I can not seem to find it

. Alright here it is

. At what temp do chicks need to stay at

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[Roo on Harley]

I would work the temperature down each day until about 10 days,,,ie (95, 90, 85,) it is summer now so might a little light at night if they are outside,,,if it is 90 out, then don't worry, just make sure they are clean fed and watered.

 

[Baymen Moe]

Yup, generally 90-95 dgrees the first week and 5 degrees cooler each week there after until feathered out.

 

[Maximus]

Thanks I'm getting some SLW next week.

 

[Baymen Moe]

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Where you're in Fla, make sure they have some room to get away from any heat source you provide, depending on your set up. The chicks will let you know by their actions whether they're comfortable or not.

 

[Maximus]

I'm in North FL.

 

[AKsmama]

Please use a thermometer in your brooder. Yes, chicks will show you when they're too hot or cold, but there have been plenty of posts about "What's wrong with my chicks?" and the answer has come down to they're either fried or frozen. Behavior itself is not the only reliable way to discern whether they are at the correct temps. Please make sure your temps are right with a decent thermometer.

 

[Baymen Moe]

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Great point there. I always used one in my brooder and still have one in the coop just for the heck of it.