Water temps!

[cochinbantam-lover]

They say you are to have the chicks first water at like 98 degrees or ?? How do you measure the temps of the water that you give them?
Thanks!

 

[gaited horse]

just wanted to let you know i started one just like this https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=176499
were are your babies coming from and when

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

Quote:
From Murray McMurry on the 18th

 

[gaited horse]

from cackle tommorw

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

Quote:
I wonder if you'll get any sleep!

 

[firedove]

I usually run my brooder for 24 hours before the chicks come in so I just put the water in a few hours before arrival is expected and it warms up with just the brooder temps. I've never had a problem. As for estimating water temps, most people like to shower at about 100 degrees so if the water feels good for stepping in for a hot shower it is probably around there somewhere.