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Temperature

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by modenacart, Mar 25, 2008.

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  1. Mar 25, 2008 #1
    modenacart

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    I know that you are suppose to start the chicks out at about 95F and lower about 5F every week, but what temperatuer do you stop? Is it 75F, 70F, ect.

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  2. Mar 25, 2008 #2
    wynedot55

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    usually you can turn brooder light off after 2 to 3wks.depending on your nitely temp.because when they 6wks old they be down to 65 degrees by the book.
     

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