Summer with Temperatures of 90-95

[orangesplash]

Do i still need a brooder if the temperatures here are between 90 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit?

I do have a Brinsea brooder but not sure if i would still need it in this heat?

the chicks are indoors and the temperatures indoor are always ranging from 80 to 85 degree Fahrenheit.

 

[getaclue]

I always start mine out in a brooder. Air conditioning, and night temps cause enough fluctuation that I don't risk it. Start them at 90 degrees, then drop the temp by 5 degrees the next week. By the third week, they should be good to go.

 

[orangesplash]

but Brinsea brooder doesnt have the temperature control option in it.

its like this flat plate with no temp control.

also, i have no air conditioning in the room.

I always start mine out in a brooder. Air conditioning, and night temps cause enough fluctuation that I don't risk it. Start them at 90 degrees, then drop the temp by 5 degrees the next week. By the third week, they should be good to go.

 

[getaclue]

You have the ecoglo system? Great! I'd still start them out with it, at least for a few days to see. If they don't really go under the heating plate, then unplug it, and don't use it. If they go under it occasionally, then I'd keep it running for a few more days. Others may tell you differently, but that's the way I do it.

I have been wanting to change over to the ecoglo type brooding plates. Like with many people, the only thing slowing me down is money. I'll eventually get it though.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I would put out the heating plate in case they want to use it. At least having it in there gives them the option.

 

[orangesplash]

Thanks friends are helping out as always!