getting new baby chicks

durtywater

In the Brooder
10 Years
Feb 5, 2009
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Branchland West Virginia
I was just wondering...i have had chickens for a while but the hen always done the work...and i wanted to buy me some chicks so i have bought 50 rhode island reds due to be here around the 6th of march....i have built a brooder already its bout 4' by 9'...my main 2?s r 1....what kind of heat do i need some say a regular 100 watt light bulb per 25 chicks but other people promise on the red and blue light ( i forgot what there called ...lol) about 18'' of the floor....and my other ? is when the birds get here what do i need to do to ensure the most healthys bird,,,, thanks for n e bodys help
 
you need 95 degrees in the brooder for firt week and decrease by 5 degrees a week, it does benefit you and the health of you chicks to go with the red light bulbs.
 

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