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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by chickadee86, Mar 29, 2015.

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  1. Mar 29, 2015 #1
    chickadee86

    chickadee86 New Egg

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    Hi. We are currently on stanby for our 1 day pekin chicks.
    im awaiting a brooder but in light of the fact the chicke may come first I have built an emergency one. I have simply used the coop they will eventually call home and rigged up 2 40w bulbs with some wire to stop any accidents. Ive read much on line about white or red light & there seems to be different advice. I also recently visited an aviary attraction and the chicks where under a normal white light as u would use at home.
    any suggestions as ive only had chicks using a broody hen before & unfortunately that didnt end well (thats nature though I suppose).
    Thanks in advance
     
  3. Mar 29, 2015 #2
    Chicken Girl1

    Chicken Girl1 Stuck back in the 40s Premium Member

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    Hello [​IMG]and Welcome to BYC![​IMG]

    Glad to have you join! Feel free to make yourself at home!
     
  5. Mar 29, 2015 #3
    mymilliefleur

    mymilliefleur Keeper of the Flock

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    Hello and Welcome to BYC! Glad you decided to join! [​IMG]I've used both and red and white heat lamps before and honestly I didn't notice any difference, though the red lamps (which are more expensive) seem to last longer before burning out.
     
  7. Mar 29, 2015 #4
    Yorkshire Coop

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    Hi :welcome

    Glad you could join the flock! I've used red bulbs in my lamp. I just feel it's not as bright for the chicks and has a more calming affect on them. My main concern with lamps is the risk of fire. I also use the Brinsea Eco glows too as I feel they replicate mother hen very well and their is no risk of fire from them.

    Wishing you the very best of luck with your Pekin chicks and hope you enjoy BYC, I am sure you will everyone here to help and very friendly :frow
     
  9. Mar 29, 2015 #5
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member

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    Glad you joined the Backyard chickens flock.
     
  11. Mar 29, 2015 #6
    Mountain Peeps

    Mountain Peeps Change is inevitable, like the seasons Premium Member

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    Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

    I've used both red and white lamps. I've never really noticed a difference in the chicken behaviors but I know that the red is more "calming" the them and encourages sleep.
     
  13. Mar 29, 2015 #7
    NickyKnack

    NickyKnack Love is Silkie soft!

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    Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to joined the BYC family.
     
  15. Mar 29, 2015 #8
    Kelsie2290

    Kelsie2290 True BYC Addict Premium Member

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    Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC!
     
  17. Mar 30, 2015 #9
    BantamFan4Life

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    Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined! :)
     
  19. Mar 30, 2015 #10
    Wyandottes7

    Wyandottes7 Overrun With Chickens

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    Hello, and welcome to BYC![​IMG] I'm glad you joined our community.

    I prefer using red lamps to white lamps. White lamps seem to make the chicks stay awake more and cheep more unhappily. However, I prefer the Brinsea EcoGlow to any heat lamp. The chicks are much more comfortable and quiet.
     

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