My heat lamp JUST went out!

[mountainchick5]

I have 5 chicks about 4wks old. MY heat light just burned out and they're in our sunroom, which gets hot in the day but cold at night.
It's supposed to be @50 deg. tonight. What has anyone used in a pinch for heat? I suppose I could put them in a bin in our loft for one night (away from the chicken eating dog) If it's about 70 in the house will they be ok?

 

[redhen]

Do you have a heating pad? Even a regular light bulb will work in a pinch...

 

[Davaroo]

Regular bulb will do. And in the future, make sure you have a back up - always buy two!

 

[WingingIt]

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[mountainchick5]

Definitely will stock up on the bulbs-I was wondering how long they last. I have a heating pad and extra reg. bulbs. I'll put them in a bin tonight in the loft. Thanks!

 

[shuizar209]

Everybody does things different. I'm new to the board but definately el pollo loco. I currently have a one week old chick in my daughters old toy tub with a regular light bulb. This chicky is one of eight but for some reason has been rejected. A regular light bulb should work fine.