South Carolina

[Patsy29332]

Mine is August 16...and coming around quicker and quicker each year!

My avatar represents looking back thru the ages...hahaha

 

[KrisH]

Mine is August 16...and coming around quicker and quicker each year!

My avatar represents looking back thru the ages...hahaha

Here is the updated information

CarolinaChickenKeeper = Nikki, August 2nd
WestknollAmy = Amy, Mar24th
Patsy29332 = Patsy, August 16 DixiBeasts mom
DixieBeast = Samantha, September 10th
JoyCats = Joy, Mar 7th BDay
MoonChild = Yancy, March 22nd
SouthernBeeLady = Mary Bell Feb. 2nd
ChickyChickieBaby = Kimberly, May 9th
PinkWindSong = Pink
HuckleBerryfarm = Susanne, August 31st
PhoneMan = Jack, Dec 11th
LRoach711 = Lauren, Sept 18th
RedbugPoultry = Heidi, March 1st
trixiebarracuda = Tess, July 7th
Cpntherfan = Walt
BlueberryHill = April
KrishH = Kris, Nov 18

 

[Elleoz]

I am new to chickens and I have question. I live in Indian Land (Lancaster) SC and will be getting 4 chicks on Friday . I plan on keeping them in the house, but not sure what heat do about the heat lamp. We have had the windows open and it is @ 76-78 in the house during the day. I have a 250W infrared bulb for them but it is going to be way too hot for them. Should I get a lower watt b ulb for them? Only turn the lamp on at night? I figure that they will be able to go outside during the day after a week or so if it keeps staying this warm during the day.

Any suggestions?

 

[dixiebeast]

I know they need to be about 95 degrees(with cooler area if they choose away from light) and drop it 5 degrees for each week of age..I use a rubbermaid tote and right now have my week olds under a 40 watt bulb...it is plenty of extra heat as warm as it has been!

I am new to chickens and I have question. I live in Indian Land (Lancaster) SC and will be getting 4 chicks on Friday . I plan on keeping them in the house, but not sure what heat do about the heat lamp. We have had the windows open and it is @ 76-78 in the house during the day. I have a 250W infrared bulb for them but it is going to be way too hot for them. Should I get a lower watt b ulb for them? Only turn the lamp on at night? I figure that they will be able to go outside during the day after a week or so if it keeps staying this warm during the day.

Any suggestions?

 

[Junkmanme]

You should keep the lamp at one end of their brooder....so they can be under it or move away from it. One week at 90F next week at 85F next week at 80F and so on....
leave them room to get away from the lamp OR get under it.

 

[KrisH]

lower watage bulb is good, but make sure they have room to get away from the heat or get close for warmth. Start at about 95F and reduce temp about 5 degrees each week until they are fully feathered out. probably about 6 weeks or so.

it's kind of scarry the first couple of times, you don't want to make mistakes. wait till they fall asleap with their heas out in front of them and you stare at them to check for breathing, because you are sure they cannot sleep like that. remember quiet chicks are happy, noisy ones need something.

RobertH

I am new to chickens and I have question. I live in Indian Land (Lancaster) SC and will be getting 4 chicks on Friday . I plan on keeping them in the house, but not sure what heat do about the heat lamp. We have had the windows open and it is @ 76-78 in the house during the day. I have a 250W infrared bulb for them but it is going to be way too hot for them. Should I get a lower watt b ulb for them? Only turn the lamp on at night? I figure that they will be able to go outside during the day after a week or so if it keeps staying this warm during the day.

Any suggestions?

 

[dixiebeast]

you should see what the teeny quail do...flat on sides streached way out...look sooo dead everytime!!!

lower watage bulb is good, but make sure they have room to get away from the heat or get close for warmth. Start at about 95F and reduce temp about 5 degrees each week until they are fully feathered out. probably about 6 weeks or so.

it's kind of scarry the first couple of times, you don't want to make mistakes. wait till they fall asleap with their heas out in front of them and you stare at them to check for breathing, because you are sure they cannot sleep like that. remember quiet chicks are happy, noisy ones need something.

RobertH

 

[dixiebeast]

Ok ya'll a very dear person to me has just been diagnosed with bone cancer...she is very elderly and many of her family do not know yet but she needs everyones prayers....she is a very special lady who has dedicated her retired years to being there for "my" special kids at school...an angel on earth...

 

[Cpntherfan]

I am new to chickens and I have question. I live in Indian Land (Lancaster) SC and will be getting 4 chicks on Friday . I plan on keeping them in the house, but not sure what heat do about the heat lamp. We have had the windows open and it is @ 76-78 in the house during the day. I have a 250W infrared bulb for them but it is going to be way too hot for them. Should I get a lower watt b ulb for them? Only turn the lamp on at night? I figure that they will be able to go outside during the day after a week or so if it keeps staying this warm during the day.

Any suggestions?

hey neighbor! I keep the light at the end so they can choose to get under it. And if they get cold they will.

 

[rtda4]

Dixiebeast, she has my prayers. My mom died 8 years ago with lung cancer. My heart goes out to everyone involved.