how long do i have use the heat lamp?

[andreaz]

I HAVE 4 CHICKS THAT IM RAISING IN MY HOUSE, SO I WAS WONDERING WHEN DO LEAVE THEM IN THE COOP. DO I NEED THE HEAT LAMP ON 24/7 OR AT ONLY @ NIGHT? MY CHICKS ARE ALMOST 3WKS OLD. FROM BOULDER CO

 

[TwoCrows]

You will need to leave the brooder light on them til they are fully feathered, or about 6 weeks old. Then they can go out into the coop. At 3 weeks, they should be at around 80 degrees constantly, 24/7. Lower the temp by 5 degrees each week till you reach room temp, or in the 60's.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[dreamer5577]

Hi && Welcome!!!

You'll need to leave the light on them until they are fully feathered.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined. Good advice given.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome from Ohio....so glad you joined

 

[andreaz]

im worried about the chicks in their coop during night time. If the temp drops to 50's and the lamp is on, can they die?