Heat plate vs MHP in HOT southern US weather

[PerlyBee]

I’m raising my chicks outside since they arrived from the hatchery last week and i had made a diy brooder and was all excited to see the use it .. they never did. Not even the first night they arrived they are outside in a well ventilated chicken coop that i have under my porch. I do turn on a fan during the day since temps her are 100+ and 80s at night and get cold water too. They seem to be hot during our hottest part if the day so I been also providing with electrolytes. So far they’re doing good.

 

[BarbaraLongSC]

Thank you everybody for all the replies - everybody has a different situation and found what works for them. I am home all day and will watch the extreme weather heat. This threesome is going to be very spoiled !


https://www.cacklehatchery.com/ecoglow-20-chick-brooder.html#product_tabs_description_tabbed

 

[gtaus]

This threesome is going to be very spoiled !

I am sure they will be well taken care of by you. When you have a chance, please update this thread on how you decided to brood the chicks and how it worked out for you. Best wishes.