Captjoe
Chirping
- Jan 9, 2016
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Hello I live North of Houston, Willis
I am getting a shipment of 30 new baby Rhode Island Red chicks this week Aprox 2 - 3 day old when I receive them and I am worried about the Texas heat.
The brooder box is made of Plywood with a wire top, I have a heat lamp, not sure if it will be needed. I will be providing plenty of water and food, also installed a fan to keep the air circulating and hopefully make them a little cooler.
I lost a few last time when it was a little colder but it really doesn't get that cold where I live.
I will also keep them away from the rest of the flock until they are a bit older.
Any suggestion or anything I'm missing? I really don't want to lose any of these chicks
I am getting a shipment of 30 new baby Rhode Island Red chicks this week Aprox 2 - 3 day old when I receive them and I am worried about the Texas heat.
The brooder box is made of Plywood with a wire top, I have a heat lamp, not sure if it will be needed. I will be providing plenty of water and food, also installed a fan to keep the air circulating and hopefully make them a little cooler.
I lost a few last time when it was a little colder but it really doesn't get that cold where I live.
I will also keep them away from the rest of the flock until they are a bit older.
Any suggestion or anything I'm missing? I really don't want to lose any of these chicks