How long do you leave you chicks under lights?

[AbigailL]

This is our first year to incubate eggs and the chicks have hatched out. How long do you normally leave your chicks under the heat lamps? Thank You

 

[silkielover1731]

after they hatch its usally for weeks but take the temp down 5 degrees every week. sometimes if its really hot i will turn the lamp off and it will just stay warm. dont want the little ones to over heat!

 

[Chickenaddict]

Typically until the chicks are fully feathered, start out at 95 degrees and loike mentioned above drop the temps 5 degrees per week until they no longer need it depending on what time of year it is and where you are located.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

I usually keep mine in the brooder for about six weeks. Maybe only five if the weather is hot and it's not rainy.

My brooder is outside (under shelter) with only a 65 watt bulb in it. It's warmed up early this year and during the day even that small a bulb is more than they need.