Hello! New Member from Maryland

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Thanks for joining us! People employ different ways of brooding chicks depending on what works best for their situation. Some people use a heat lamp, some use a heat plate and some use the Mama Heating Pad method (you can find out about it by using the Search). One question I have about them being downstairs, will they be convenient enough for you really interact with them?
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Hi Yes, It is a finished basement like an entire apartment down there. There are plenty of us to interact with them. I will probably get no work done (I work from home) and my husband is retired. Our oldest son is home schooled. When they get a little older I could move them to the garage but I think the basement(apartment area) is probably best. If it warms up enough as they get older I will take them outside (enclosed safe area) for little visits
 
Baileybunchx5 said:
Hello, I am a new member from Maryland. I am planning our first flock of chicks soon. Will be starting with 8-10 chicks. I am planning to use a brooder plate for their heat source in the brooder box. Any suggestions on lighting? I ask because they will be in my downstairs finished basement (small window for light) initially and have heard that sun up/sun down is important. Also want to be sure they are able to see to get to their food, water and heat source during the night. Thank you
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Welcome to BYC!!
 
Baileybunchx5 said:
Hi Yes, It is a finished basement like an entire apartment down there. There are plenty of us to interact with them. I will probably get no work done (I work from home) and my husband is retired. Our oldest son is home schooled. When they get a little older I could move them to the garage but I think the basement(apartment area) is probably best. If it warms up enough as they get older I will take them outside (enclosed safe area) for little visits
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Sounds good! Chicks are little for such a short time, you won't want to miss out on anything :)
 
Baileybunchx5 said:
I was told they should be brooded in the house for awhile? Until fully feathered 6 weeks maybe?
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Nope. They can and really should be brooded outside. They're extremely dusty and require copious amounts of fresh air. It's always better for them to be brooded in the environment in which they will ultimately live. If you have a walk-in style coop that gives ample opportunity for hanging out with the chicks and bonding with them as they grow.
 
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