- Apr 26, 2014
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Hi...this site is filled w/a ton of info and there is so much info in many forums but i am having trouble kinda organizing this so here are my questions re brooder box size and lighting.
1) we will be getting eight chicks. How big of a box should I get/make?
2) we live in Southwest Colo and the box will be in a spare room. Temp in the room this time of year will not get below the high 30's and will only increase from there. Can we use an incandescent light/trouble light for heat in the box rather than high intensity?
3) how long should the chicks stay in the box before I move them to the coop? No heat in the coop.
4) What breed do you recommend for first timers? We prefer brown eggs. Thanks..
1) we will be getting eight chicks. How big of a box should I get/make?
2) we live in Southwest Colo and the box will be in a spare room. Temp in the room this time of year will not get below the high 30's and will only increase from there. Can we use an incandescent light/trouble light for heat in the box rather than high intensity?
3) how long should the chicks stay in the box before I move them to the coop? No heat in the coop.
4) What breed do you recommend for first timers? We prefer brown eggs. Thanks..