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harriamelia
In the Brooder
- Jul 11, 2018
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I use a Brinsea brooder plate. For quail, and for my small bantams, I add some height under it by putting a wash cloth under the puppy pad, with another one folded across the middle. The wash cloth fits right between the legs of the plate. The base one gives them a slight incline to climb up, the second one folded gets them closer to the plate. After about a week, I remove the folded one and leave the flat one. Never had any problem doing it this way.
Oh, I also add an old sock, stuffed with toilet paper, with a knot tied in the end, kinda smashed, not flat, but not huge round. (who doesn't have single socks to spare? lol) and I lay it under the plate. Smaller ones will even climb on it, some will huddle beside it.
Watch their activity and let them show you if they are too warm or too cold.
Best of luck with your hatch!! Please post some pics when they are out and about!
Thankyou! Thats a really good idea and I will be trying it. And I will for sure post some pictures when they hatch