New set of chicks (Bantams) coming Tues. Using Brinsea Octo 20 brooder. Need answers ASAP

[ladychicken&Ducklover]

So, I have my new set of babies arriving probably Tuesday, maybe as late as Wednesday.

Its been over a year since I brooded babies so Im trying to get back into that frame of mind.

I just bought the Brinsea Octo 20 brooder heater and its all set up in my brooder box I built.

I need to know a few thing :

1. When the babies run Out from under the brooder heater, does the surround air temperature need to be heated ( supplemental heat ), to 95 deg like if Im not using the Brinsea?

2. Ive never brooded bantams, so , if supplemental heat is required , do I start at 95 deg for the first week, then 90 the next week and so on ??

Im looking forward to all the great suggestions and help.

Thanks..

 

[Judy]

Be sure you don't go over 95. They do better if they have a cooler place to move to, so they can choose what temp is comfortable for them.