I don’t know if my brooder is any good , any suggestions please ?

[Chickababie01]

If a chick is upset or “distressed” will let out a loud, ear piercing peep to let you know. Some chicks are quieter than others, consider it a blessing!

The food you are feeding is fine, and as long as you start the brooder temperature at 90* F and decrease by 5* F each weeks they should do great!

You’re brooder is acceptable, but if you want to liven it up you can add a mirror, some sticks to perch on, some fluffy pompoms or cat toys to play with (big enough so they can’t eat them) or dome weeds to peck st and eat. Make sure to provide grit if you give them any food that is not their starter.

This is my bulb I am using I am just so scared of over heating them

 

[Matt119911]

Move heat lamp up raise it a few inches

 

[TheYLWFlock]

Since you are using a 250 watt build that gives off a lot of heat, it can easily overheat the babies. Raise it up until the thermometer reads 90* F and don’t worry about humidity. It’s best to keep it low to prevent bacteria growth and chance of disease.

 

[Chickababie01]

Move heat lamp up raise it a few inches

I did , and the temp is dropping to around like 97° or

 

[TheYLWFlock]

Great! At the most have it at 95*, just keep adjusting until you get the right temperature! After a while you might consider switching to a lower wattage bulb... it’s easier to have a lower temperature with a lower wattage! I only use a 60 watt bulb...

 

[Kcg44]

A quiet brooder, with only soft peeps here and there, means you're doing things right and all is well in your chicks little world. Usually!

 

[TheYLWFlock]

A quiet brooder, with only soft peeps here and there, means you're doing things right and all is well in your chicks little world. Usually!

X2!