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Songster
Was thinking of incubating some eggs. However I’ve never done this before and was wondering if a heat lamp is a necessity for baby chicks. Can they survive without one?
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Would having a heater near them be ok?You need a heat lamp, a heated stand, or a broody hen. Or a room that stays at 90 degrees for a week...
You need a thermometer where they are. If it says 90 or 85 for the first week (or whatever temperature guidelines you're using) and they have an area to get about 10 degrees cooler than that as an option, then you should be good.Would having a heater near them be ok?
This is one of those technically yes; however, if it's your first time just get a heat lamp type of deals.Would having a heater near them be ok?
As other people have said, the chicks need to have the right temperature.was wondering if a heat lamp is a necessity for baby chicks. Can they survive without one?