Weaning off heat lamp

[Corgimomma]

I have 6 week old chicks. They were inside for almost 5 weeks, on the patio for 1 week now. They raise cane if the heat lamp isn’t in when it gets dark. We’re in Florida, it’s quite warm so I know they’re not cold. Are they just spoiled? Lol We plan to move them out to the coop this weekend.

 

[Hedgeland Farms]

They are whining bc things changed

 

[Hedgeland Farms]

Also, I assume you've been moving the lamp up each week, then also having them on the porch...you were weaning them off the lamp this entire time. Rest easy I am sure they are fine

 

[Corgimomma]

I swear they were babies yesterday

 

[Hedgeland Farms]

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I swear they were babies yesterday

They sure are cute!!

 

[Corgimomma]

Also, I assume you've been moving the lamp up each week, then also having them on the porch...you were weaning them off the lamp this entire time. Rest easy I am sure they are fine

Yes, I’ve been moving the lamp further away. Just a new mom trying to do everything right.

 

[Hedgeland Farms]

Yes, I’ve been moving the lamp further away. Just a new mom trying to do everything right.

I hear ya!!! I think they are feathered decently!!! They should be a ok!!!

Are you leaving them without a heat lamp for a wk or so before putting them outside??

 

[Corgimomma]

I hear ya!!! I think they are feathered decently!!! They should be a ok!!!

Are you leaving them without a heat lamp for a wk or so before putting them outside??

This is the 4th night without the lamp. They’ve been fine until tonight. They’re not happy! I turned the lamp back on, they hushed right up. I went back 25 minutes later, turned it off, instant loud chirps.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Turn it off, walk away. They're complaining because it's "different" and chickens don't like change.

 

[Beccichka]

How far off the ground should the heat lamp be at 4-5 weeks?