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If you have a thermometer that would help a lot
What temperature is it where you are brooding? If you are outside where it drops below freezing you will need more than that. If you are in your house with central heating where it stays comfortable you probably don't need anything. If you are in an outbuilding or a garage or are using a fireplace for heating, it depends on how cold it gets in there. Many people stop providing heat if they are brooding inside their house at three weeks and start acclimating their chicks to get them ready to go outside. What you can do depends on your conditions where you are brooding them.Hi everyone, I'm caring for some chicks that are around 4 weeks old. I was wondering if I could use a desk lamp (60 watt) instead of a heat lamp? And if so, how high should I have it held above the brood? Is 12 inches fine?