Temp at 4wks?

[SNew]

Our chicks are 4 wks. The red light is now elevated 2’ above the floor of the brooder. The house is about 68*-70*. Do they still need the heat lamp?

 

[hysop]

The day they hatch they need 95 degrees. Then 5 degrees less each week. Week 1 around 90 degrees. Week 2 around 85. Wk 3 - 80. So week 4 they would need 75 degrees. By week 5 they won’t need supplemental heat for the most part.

 

[SNew]

Thank you. Between the oldest and youngest might be one week, so I guess the chicks will adjust in the brooder to meet their own needs. They will get the red heat lamp at night and nothing by day since the heat in the house is cooler at night, but about 70* during day. Thanks again.