Quail Chicks and heat lamp

[teradragon]

Hi guys,

my chicks are nearly 3 weeks old and are mostly fledged.



They are indoors and the coldest it gets in the house is 15*C.

I plan on replacing the 40w spot bulb with a 7w energy saving bulb, so they have light to potter about in. Will they be ok? Or should I leave them for another week or so?

Thanks.

Joanne.

 

[sourland]

They should be fine.

 

[teradragon]

Excellent. A second opinion is always good for confidence!

 

[sourland]

Change the bulb - if they start huddling and complaining you will know that they are chilly - then replace the larger bulb. - Not complicated.

 

[dc3085]

If the 7w energy saver is producing heat it should be just fine, however it probably wont put out enough. Really they only have about another week left of needing a light anyway. I would stick to the 40w since it will put out a good amount of heat. That age should still be being kept up in the mid 80* F (27-28* C). I start mine at 95 F and every week lower it down 5 degrees. At the end of week 4 I turn the light off in the middle of a warm day and don't turn it back on again ever.

 

[teradragon]

Days are really short here at the moment and there isn't much sunlight coming into the house, so going to leave a light on for them for morale!

 

[bahamian raiser]

I plan on buying some quail and there is a four hour ride at what age do they quit needing a heat lamp. around 4 weeks?

 

[dc3085]

I plan on buying some quail and there is a four hour ride at what age do they quit needing a heat lamp. around 4 weeks?

4 weeks or when fully feathered but most coturnix are ready to come off the light around 4 weeks.