Hi! I received 3 chicks for Christmas

[Kimthomaspate]

We live in South Florida so I’m concerned about the heat. They are still inside under a heating lamp at 75 degrees and almost ready for the coup

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens I agree unplug the heat before you burn your house down please

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[EverythingDucks]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens from a fellow Floridain!
Glad you decided to join!
Everyone here is very helpful and kind, I'm sure you'll love it here!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

We live in South Florida so I’m concerned about the heat. They are still inside under a heating lamp at 75 degrees and almost ready for the coup

Then unplug the heat lamp.
They grow fast. Is your coop ready?

Did you want them or were they a surprise?

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Temperature in a Florida January should never be a problem for 3 week old chicks. Just make sure they have a warm spot and lots of cool space and relax. The whole space doesn't have to be warm.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

They are Rhode Island Reds

Very cold hardy breed. You will need to coddle them in summer. Lots of shade, foot baths and make sure their coop isn't in the sun.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal Community!

Pull up a roost and enjoy your time here!