New member from California

Pics
Date sort Score sort
IMG_0557.jpeg
 
dotlor said:
The feed store says to keep them under a heat lamp, starting at 95° and each week, decreasing the temp by 5° for 4 weeks so they can adjust to the outside temp. I'm afraid to put them in the coop because it's still pretty cold in the morning. (OK, cold by California standards!) I'm in love with these baby girls and I'm hoping they're all girls and no one is just identifying as one!
Click to expand...
I have learned a lot from broody hens. They do not have thermometers or thermostats. They take 3 day old chicks out in cold weather, in hot weather, and even in the rain. What they do have is body heat. If a chick gets cold, it chirps, and moma hen lets it climb under her feathers. I've raised all my chicks (except one little accident) outdoors with a mama hen or if no hen is available, a mama heating pad, in an outdoor brooder. I promise you, if they have a warm spot when they need it, they will be thrilled to be outdoors. Most chicks do not seem to need a heat source after 4 weeks of age.
 
janiedoe said:
I have learned a lot from broody hens. They do not have thermometers or thermostats. They take 3 day old chicks out in cold weather, in hot weather, and even in the rain. What they do have is body heat. If a chick gets cold, it chirps, and moma hen lets it climb under her feathers. I've raised all my chicks (except one little accident) outdoors with a mama hen or if no hen is available, a mama heating pad, in an outdoor brooder. I promise you, if they have a warm spot when they need it, they will be thrilled to be outdoors. Most chicks do not seem to need a heat source after 4 weeks of age.
Click to expand...
Thank you.
 

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom