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first 10 Chicks arriving next week.
I have a carboard refrigerator box that is 3' x 5' and about 15" high. I have a gallon waterer, a feeder, feed, pine shavings, paper towels, thermometer, heat lamp and 250wt infrared bulb. I called P.O. today and they actually seemed interested in me and took time to make sure they had all neccessary info.
I have the heat lamp offset to one side and have FINALLY got the temp to hover around 92-96 degrees. The other side of the brooder is around 60 degrees.
I am starting to second guess the setup. Do I need another heat lamp? Is 3' x 5' to big for day olds? Is 60 degrees to cool for the one side? What if the heat lamp dies in the middle of the night?
Would welcome any thoughts or feedback on my questions.
I have a carboard refrigerator box that is 3' x 5' and about 15" high. I have a gallon waterer, a feeder, feed, pine shavings, paper towels, thermometer, heat lamp and 250wt infrared bulb. I called P.O. today and they actually seemed interested in me and took time to make sure they had all neccessary info.
I have the heat lamp offset to one side and have FINALLY got the temp to hover around 92-96 degrees. The other side of the brooder is around 60 degrees.
I am starting to second guess the setup. Do I need another heat lamp? Is 3' x 5' to big for day olds? Is 60 degrees to cool for the one side? What if the heat lamp dies in the middle of the night?
Would welcome any thoughts or feedback on my questions.