They are a day old. And now I'm wondering if 6 is too hot even during the day (while they're inside I guess) because some would stay under, others were out peeping, eating a bite here and there. Only a couple times, for short periods were they all under.
So I turned off the lights where they're at, everyone was under mama and quiet so I took advantage of that and put them "to bed", so do you mean if they get too hot or cold even if it's dark they'll come out and be unsettled or do I need to leave the light on for a bit and then turn the HP down and see?
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Their backs are touching so that's good, got that done. Thinking 22 chicks under one MHP might get too hot inside set on 6?
setting 6 is more for brooding outside in teen temperatures and such. I turned mine down to 4 and had no other issues. I had 9 chicks and after that it's now 8. They were inside 3 weeks then the garage until 7 weeks. They're 21 weeks now. I would definitely turn it down. The idea is they go under it when they want to warm up rather than the whole room being warm, being a little cooler may be better. Also while you can usually go by the behavior mine were scared and nervous at first I think and often they also huddle together for security rather than warmth so you can't always go by that. Mine never made upset cheeps or protested or anything and seemed fine but one still got pasty butt. I would turn it down to at least 4 and then you can always turn it back up or turn it down more if they seem cold. But after having one die I will definitely have it lower from now on
