Help please! Posting a video. Temp says 95. Others fine

[chickennewb-E]

Help please! Posting a pic. Panting? Temp says 95. Others fine. How is she hot at 95? Why won’t she move to the cool side?

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Do you have a picture of the whole brooder?

 

[debid]

They can't move to the cool side if the difference isn't noticeable. Many misunderstand how hot these bulbs really are because it is difficult to get a measurement of the effect with a thermometer.
But, 250w lamps are meant for a 6' cardboard circle in a barn. That was what they were designed for. If you have a smaller space, you are risking cooking the chicks.

Heat plates are easier, safer, and use less energy. Plus, the chicks get to have a natural day/night cycle.

 

[rosemarythyme]

x2 on needing a photograph of the whole brooder space, as well as an idea of how cool the cool side is.

95F is running high unless these just hatched, and they look older than that.

 

[chickennewb-E]

They can't move to the cool side if the difference isn't noticeable. Many misunderstand how hot these bulbs really are because it is difficult to get a measurement of the effect with a thermometer.
But, 250w lamps are meant for a 6' cardboard circle in a barn. That was what they were designed for. If you have a smaller space, you are risking cooking the chicks.

Heat plates are easier, safer, and use less energy. Plus, the chicks get to have a natural day/night cycle.

Ok, got a brooder plate. Now trying to figure how high to set it. New to these

 

[thecatumbrella]

Ok, got a brooder plate. Now trying to figure how high to set it. New to these

I've got an article on how to properly use a heat plate here (including setting the height). Hope it's helpful!