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I am going to remove the heater then, I use a ceramic bulb so it does not provide light.... My house is hot, not much I can do, there is a ceiling fan over them, what else can I do to cool a chick down, I'm afraid to put too deep a water dish in.[/QUOTE]If it’s that hot they might not need supplemental heat. Maybe only for the first day or 2. Keep an eye on them. When they get over heated they will lay flat and act very lethargic. Babies normally alternate between naps and running around looking for food and water. But if they are all laying flat and don’t seem to get up to find food and water they may be to hot. If you turn the light off and they all huddle in one corner trying to get to the center then they are to cold. You would only need probably a 50 watt red light bulb. Go off of their behavior. Happy chicks sleep, eat, drink, and explore around.
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