One side of their brooder should be 15 to 20 degrees cooler. You can kill them quick by trapping them under a heat source with no space to get away from it.Im very new to chickens, i have 4 chicks that are about 8 days old. I dont know how to measure the temp in the brooder, so i have a meat thermometer stuck halfway into the bedding. It says they are at about 90 degrees, but they seem to be panting at times. Im using a 250W red lamp, i have them in a plastic tote from walmart with woodshavings as bedding. I got my advice crom the guy who i bought the chicks from, who works at my local ACE. Am i baking my little chickies?!?!?!
I am surprised they are still alive. It is best to do your own research and check 2-3 sources.
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