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[SimplyForties]

They'll really need the heat at night too. You could try things like a hot water bottle in there but you'd have to keep getting up and changing it. Without creating a fire hazard, can you cordon off that area so it won't be quite so bright while you're trying to sleep? The lamps don't seem to keep the chicks up at night but they don't settle down and sleep all night either. Expect on and off peeping throughout the night.

 

[goldnchocolate]

I remember seeing somewhere that you can put a feather duster in with the chicks and they will snuggle into it. Don't forget to post some pics

 

[Mahonri]

My thoughts exactly! PICS!!

 

[Judy]

Paper towels are fine; many use them for a few days over shavings til they learn what is food and what is shavings.

Many use red heat lamps on the assumption they aren't so much of a bright light to them. But many also use white light so it's certainly fine for a night or two if they seem comfortable.

No need to stay up all night if your house temp is pretty stable. And don't worry about the spot of blood on the stomach. If it's not actively bleeding, no problem.

Be sure it can't drown in the waterer. Many put small rocks or marbles in the waterer for a while when they are small to prevent this.

 

[Crickett]

I just used a regular desk lamp and a 60 watt bulb for my brooder.
I put it down close to the chicks, about 6-8 inches away. Then when they were older, I moved it a bit further away. They did ok for me.

 

[annek]

I raised mine on white light. I bought a red one when I bought the chicks and that is what the feed store gave me. It was 250 watts though and way too hot for inside the house. I switched it out for a 100 watt regular light and inside it kept the brooder plenty warm when I put a towel over part of it to keep the heat in. Don't put the towel too close to the bulb. You may want to have 2 lights in case one goes out. Sounds like you will do great.

Get some sleep!

 

[The Chickens' Maid]

Well, I did sleep with the chicks, and I got more sleep than I thought I would. A third chick hatched during the night; we found him in the morning. Momma hen seems to have accepted him; I'm thinking I acted too quickly with the first chick. I kind of panicked when I saw her tossing him around. She is very mothering now, and I think she would accept the first two chicks if I put them back out with her.

Here are some pictures of where they are now.

The stove that they are under is not in use, and it hasn't been for months.

And here are the chicks!

The second one's all fluffed up now. He has one feather on each toe, since his mom had feathered feet. The older one has the neatest black patterns on him, and he has completely feathered feet!
Thanks for helping!

 

[SimplyForties]

Congratulations on a successful night! There are lots of threads on here about slipping baby chicks under hens. The consensus seems to be that the best time to do it is at night. Good luck!