New chicken parents 😊 Brooder questions

[chrissynemetz]

Hi Olivia! Welcome to BYC! It's nice to meet you!
Congratulations on your new chicks!
You can switch over to the heat pad without any trouble, and you can use it in the pool

 

[Kiki]

Welcome!

No, it is not too late to switch how you are heating them.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Olivia, hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

 

[Buckeye Amy]

Hi Olivia and welcome!

In my own personal experience, chicks are very clever and learn quickly whenever a change is made. I wouldn't worry about making a change here and there as they grown. In general, once they reach 4 weeks they are able to produce and maintain their own body heat. I would have them outside at that point, in a draft free coop at night and an enclosed pen during the day.

Have fun with your chicks! They grow fast so don't blink! And thank your hubby for keeping the power on. I have a special fondness of linemen for getting out there in the worst conditions and fixing power lines just so I can have lights and a running refrigerator!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Glad to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC! Good luck with your chicks!

Thanks for joining our community!