Is it too cold to put my chicks outside?

[rosemarythyme]

Now that you mention it, I'm curious if that heating pad you've mentioned might last longer than a heat lamp, before having to replace it?

Probably depends on the heating pad... mine's from 2007 or something lol. Yes it still works fine, and I'll re-test it before using it again.

 

[sinibaloo]

ive heard of people using the diy heating pad using a sock and rice (for human) but putting it into the coop at night. you could also use whats called a snugglesafe, a tool used for orphan kittens to keep them warm for hours with only one heat up in the microwave. Ive never used a snugglesafe before, but it seems like it could be a really good idea, essecially since its safe for other small animals. you never know until you know

 

[sinibaloo]

ive heard of people using the diy heating pad using a sock and rice (for human) but putting it into the coop at night. you could also use whats called a snugglesafe, a tool used for orphan kittens to keep them warm for hours with only one heat up in the microwave. Ive never used a snugglesafe before, but it seems like it could be a really good idea, essecially since its safe for other small animals. you never know until you know

this is of couse if you have no electricity for an elecrtic heating pad (for clairifcation)