Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

[Molpet]

Okay heres my start. 7 Bantam ducks, East Indies and grey mallard, how close should it be to their heads? Still have to finish the cord and everything just curious about height.

they should be able to touch their backs.. so lower than their heads
post 456 here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/956958/mama-heating-pad-in-the-brooder-picture-heavy-update/450

 

[junebuggena]

Okay heres my start. 7 Bantam ducks, East Indies and grey mallard, how close should it be to their heads? Still have to finish the cord and everything just curious about height.

Pad should be at back height. Like this -

 

[yoopergirl1211]

they should be able to touch their backs.. so lower than their heads post 456 here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/956958/mama-heating-pad-in-the-brooder-picture-heavy-update/450

Pad should be at back height. Like this -

Okay thanks! I didnt know that I'll adjust it when I get home.

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote:
thats why some rig it so the heating pad is underneath the wire.... Held up with straps...

deb

 

[yoopergirl1211]

thats why some rig it so the heating pad is underneath the wire....  Held up with straps...

deb

Yeah I just read a few pages of the link. I'm reworking it now. I am so excited about this. Wondering if I can switch my 3 week old bantams over to this easily. I'll post pics later!

 

[aart]

Wondering if I can switch my 3 week old bantams over to this easily. I'll post pics later!

Sure you could, might just have to hold them under there until they 'feel the heat'.

 

[wamtazlady]

I have a question. Sorry if it's been answered before, but this thread has gotten too long to research. Got my chicks this morning. They are under the MHP. Earlier they were out drinking and eating. Now they are all under the pad. What has me concerned is that they are so very quiet. I'm used to chicks peeping and making noise. Does this mean they are content or is something wrong? Am hoping the height of the pad is okay. Have it a bit higher in front and lower in back, Figured they could pick out where they are most comfortable.

 

[chicken curious]

Off topic for a second. ShannonO, would you please tell me what kind the bottom two right birds are?

PS your coop is awesome! Where do you live (I'm thinking of what weather you have)?

 

[chicken curious]

I have a question.  Sorry if it's been answered before, but this thread has gotten too long to research.  Got my chicks this morning.  They are under the MHP.  Earlier they were out drinking and eating.  Now they are all under the pad.  What has me concerned is that they are so very quiet.  I'm used to chicks peeping and making noise.  Does this mean they are content or is something wrong?  Am hoping the height of the pad is okay.  Have it a bit higher in front and lower in back,  Figured they could pick out where they are most comfortable. 

Quiet made me a little nervous, too, but now I know the alarm cheep will come if they need something. If you just got them this morning they're probably recovering from whatever journey they had and settling in now that they feel safe. As long as they all know where food and water are they'll come out for it.

 

[lpyrbby]

Quiet made me a little nervous, too, but now I know the alarm cheep will come if they need something. If you just got them this morning they're probably recovering from whatever journey they had and settling in now that they feel safe. As long as they all know where food and water are they'll come out for it.

I agree. Even when I pull chicks out of the incubator who are cheeping their fool heads off in it, once they get under the heat, they'll zonk out for HOURS. It's beautiful, really.