How long with the heat lamp?

[Bird biz]

It has been several years since I raised baby chicks, now I remember why! I am trying to find information on raising them and forgot how to navigate BYC. HELP Susie

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Generally you start with 85-90 degrees the first week. Lower it by 5 degrees a week until you reach ambient temperature or your chicks are fully feathered. Generally by 6-10 weeks depending on your temperatures.

 

[chickens really]

I'm in cold Alberta Canada and have a heat lamp in my Coop if my 5 week old SS need it ?

 

[Lillycat918]

Try going with a heating plate instead! It may be a little bit more expensive than a lamp, but buying one was the best decision I have made so far . Burns less electricity and is much safer than a lamp. Plus I feel like it is better for their eyes and the sleep cycle.

 

[casportpony]

Generally you start with 85-90 degrees the first week. Lower it by 5 degrees a week until you reach ambient temperature or your chicks are fully feathered. Generally by 6-10 weeks depending on your temperatures.

This is how I do it too.

It has been several years since I raised baby chicks, now I remember why! I am trying to find information on raising them and forgot how to navigate BYC. HELP Susie

In 2017, BYC changed software, so it's a little different now. Check out this video and let me or @Texas Kiki know if you need help navigating/using any part of BYC.

 

[casportpony]

Try going with a heating plate instead! It may be a little bit more expensive than a lamp, but buying one was the best decision I have made so far . Burns less electricity and is much safer than a lamp. Plus I feel like it is better for their eyes and the sleep cycle.

I *love* my heating plates!

 

[waubin]

Try going with a heating plate instead! It may be a little bit more expensive than a lamp, but buying one was the best decision I have made so far . Burns less electricity and is much safer than a lamp. Plus I feel like it is better for their eyes and the sleep cycle.

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[waubin]

I have seed starter heat mats, I’m not sure what the temperature of these mats are but if the do not exceed 90*F is there any reason I can’t use it?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I have seed starter heat mats, I’m not sure what the temperature of these mats are but if the do not exceed 90*F is there any reason I can’t use it?

I believe seed starter mats only raise the temperature to around 5-10 degrees over ambient temperature.

 

[waubin]

I guess I’ll have to research these mats further. Thanks