Weaning chicks off the heat lamp...

[aoxa]

Also, since you only have 3 chicks, consider using an old playpen. That's what I do for small batches. They can grow to 8 weeks with just three in there no problem.

Simple. Easy.. You can hang the light from the ceiling and cover the top with fencing. Here I was using screens, but I did make a top for it as well.

 

[kimchick621]

That's brilliant, I can check craigslist or something for an old one.

 

[aoxa]

That's brilliant, I can check craigslist or something for an old one.

It's an idea that you wouldn't think of right? My fiance came up with it. Was very happy with it I have two now, and they can comfortably raise around 20 chicks for a week. 10 for 4 weeks.

 

[mulzer]

I'm curious: What's the orange fuzzy thing in the corner there?

 

[aoxa]

I'm curious: What's the orange fuzzy thing in the corner there?

Their 'mama' It's a stuffed toy, they cuddled up to it.

 

[kimchick621]

Aww, that's so sweet.

 

[Crafty-Duck]

I gave my babies a beanie baby

Twigs I believe

I think it brings them comfort.Oddly My Muscovy ducks had a mirror mama! I only had two so it made them feel like they had more siblings.

 

[Dasp]

I normally get rid of the heat lamp within 2 weeks. I turn it off on the normal times of the days and turn it back on when it get's cold.

I use a timer for this which makes it a lot easier.

Regards

 

[mulzer]

awwwwwww.

 

[happybooker1]

I currently have 15 4-5 week old banty chicks in my RV. I have a 60watt bulb for night heat and there is a space heater on in there to keep the RV temp @ around 60 degrees. Our nights have been down in the 40's recently. During the day it heats up in there plenty. It's just at night that I worry about them being cold. Last night the bulb burned out and when I noticed it and went to replace it they were all huddled in the corner of the box. So I think they still need it.