I am soooooo excited! I need help! 🙈

[Cortneyb]

I just brought home 16 new baby Silkies (Yayayay!!!) and got the brooder set up. I think they’re cold, though. What temp range does the brooder need to be?

 

[piminuse]

Yay, so exciting!

It's recommended for the brooder to be around 90 degrees the first eek, and then you can begin lowering it by about 5 degrees each week until they're fully feathered and can go out to the coop. A strong, urgent peep usually means too cold, and panting means too hot. Chicks will also tell you if they're too hot/cold by where they place themselves in the brooder. Bunched up under the light? Too cold. Standing far away? Too hot. Mixed around and enjoying life? Perfect