My new baby Buff Orpingtons!

[Orpington71]

Just got my Buff Orps today! I gave them some electrolyte water and food and they seem to be doing well. The thermometer says around 100 F below the lamp, so might need to adjust. Please enjoy my post and adventures with them!

 

[21hens-incharge]

Might want to post in the raising baby chicks section.

This section is where folks sell extras.

They ARE cute by the way.

 

[Orpington71]

Might want to post in the raising baby chicks section.

This section is where folks sell extras.

They ARE cute by the way.

Oh sorry didn’t know, will do so!

 

[21hens-incharge]

No worries. We all gotta find our way sometime.

 

[Orpington71]

No worries. We all gotta find our way sometime.

How do you delete the post? Sorry I’m new so I have no idea. Thanks in advance!

 

[pineapple416]

So cute! I would turn the heat down or move the lamp farther up or away as they look a little overheated. If they are all huddled and sprawled out that is a sign that they are too hot, and if they are all huddled under the the heat lamp that could be a sign they are too cold. I think a good temperature is around 95 at first but it all depends on their body language. Decrease they heat as they get older. They are so so cute good luck! I don't know how buff Orpingtons could not be adorable. We are planning on getting 4 Americauna chicks next week and I am so excited! We have had some hard losses lately so it will be nice to add some new cuties into our flock. Not sure how to meet the post...It's not a huge deal though people just might think they are for sale. No worries! You will learn in time and be helping others before you know it

 

[Orpington71]

So cute! I would turn the heat down or move the lamp farther up or away as they look a little overheated. If they are all huddled and sprawled out that is a sign that they are too hot, and if they are all huddled under the the heat lamp that could be a sign they are too cold. I think a good temperature is around 95 at first but it all depends on their body language. Decrease they heat as they get older. They are so so cute good luck! I don't know how buff Orpingtons could not be adorable. We are planning on getting 4 Americauna chicks next week and I am so excited! We have had some hard losses lately so it will be nice to add some new cuties into our flock. Not sure how to meet the post...It's not a huge deal though people just might think they are for sale. No worries! You will learn in time and be helping others before you know it

Thank you very much! I will definitely move up my lamp and try to get to a better temp. I hope your new chicks are very cute and friendly. Thank you for the understanding and help!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I wouldn't worry about deleting it either.

They do look to warm. I agree raise that lamp.

Indoors a 125 watt is sufficient usually.

 

[Orpington71]

I wouldn't worry about deleting it either.

They do look to warm. I agree raise that lamp.

Indoors a 125 watt is sufficient usually.

I raised it up some, and attached it to a chair so I could raise it. I’m just super worried about it catching the container on fire, do you think it would?

 

[21hens-incharge]

To answer the question means needing to know what material the container is.

Many coops burn down each year from heat lamps.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...d-in-the-brooder-picture-heavy-update.956958/

A huge number of people are moving to using a mama heating pad. A brooder plate is another safer option.

I use broody hens.