Yes, the other side of it is cooler and they can get away from the heat. It is probably 40-45 degrees in the garage right now, but goes up to 50-55 in the day. I can see about putting a thermometer in there. All day they are happy and running around but at night they huddle like this. They aren't cheeping though so they don't sound stressed out.
Chicks huddle to sleep, so if they're all sleeping like that that's not an indicator of too hot/cold.
So it's primarily too much heat? I had read stress from either too cold/too hot/ too crowded/too much handling/shipping. I figured all could apply but especially the shipping/handling piece. They arrived at store on Wednesday and Thursday, we purchased Wednesday/Thursday, and my kids pet them constantly.... They aren't allowed to pick them up but they pet them for sure. I'll monitor it
it's only a 125w lamp. I've never used a thermometer in the past, just judged how the chicks acted but they had more room. I always used 100gal stock tanks as brooders.
Lots of room in their new playground!
This looks pretty good, heat is off to one side and a lot of space away from it so they can use it if they so choose.Got them in their new space. Hopefully they like it and it isn't too chilly. It's in my garage. They aren't peeping loudly so I'm guessing they're fine.
Yes we found a margarine tub sized container to stick under it. The next step will be a brick. I forgot about that!! I also put a big stick in there for them to hook on/off of for some entertainment. They seem super happy. Hopefully they're warm enough overnight! I wasn't planning on having this manyLooks nice and spacious! Maybe get a brick or wood block to put the water on for some height? There will inevitably be shavings in it regardless!
