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How long in brooder?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Jay1105, Jun 7, 2011.

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  1. Jun 7, 2011 #1
    Jay1105

    Jay1105 Out Of The Brooder

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    I live in San Antonio Tx. I got 8 pullet chicks and 2 pullet turkey from a local feed store. The temps this time of year are 70 at night and upwards of 100 during the day here. The pullets are going on three weeks old. I have not had them under any type of heat source and they all seem to be doing fine. Is there a reason to have them in a brooder or under a heat source at this stage of their life and with these temps?
     
  3. Jun 7, 2011 #2
    jvls1942

    jvls1942 Overrun With Chickens

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    why would you wonder about that now ? they needed heat when they were younger.. they have feathers now, and can tolerate the 70F nights..
     
  5. Jun 7, 2011 #3
    ScissorChick

    ScissorChick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Welcome to BackYard Chickens Jay1105! [​IMG]

    At this point, they can be outside. I have two week olds in this kind of weather,

    (Day time ~ 100F Night time ~ 70-80F) with no heat source, and they are doing great.
     
  7. Jun 7, 2011 #4
    cmom

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    Quote:[​IMG]. I agree.
     

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