week old golden comets-do they need heat lamp?

[chickfamilyonsleepyhollow]

Hi everyone...I have 4 one-week old Golden Comets residing in a spare bedroom that's about 70° right now and they're quiet and looking comfy snuggled next to each other and they are not shivering...been using a heat lamp 24/7 until today as it got quite warm in there...wondering if I need to plug in the lamp or leave it dark? our thermostat is set to 68°… thank you.

 

[Fred's Hens]

When needed, just use a lower watt bulb. I buy these red 75 watt or 100 watt bulbs at Lowes, hardware stores, etc.

Same calming effect as the heat lamps, but way less electricity consumed and much less heat, which is often not necessary.

 

[chickfamilyonsleepyhollow]

thanks for the tip...I'm going to check those bulbs out....I think I'll turn on the heat lamp otherwise I'll be spending the night worrying instead of sleeping!!!

 

[Brimckimmy]

Should you leave the heat lamp on all day or give them a break throughout the day with it off

 

[Kiki]

Should you leave the heat lamp on all day or give them a break throughout the day with it off

It depends. How cold is the room your birds are in?

 

[Brimckimmy]

It's about anywhere between 68 to 70 in the house where they are at

 

[wordgirl]

It's about anywhere between 68 to 70 in the house where they are at

Brimckimmy!

How old are your chicks? If they're brand new, less than a week old, they'll be most comfortable in 90-95 degree heat as measured right under the lamp, with room in their brooder to move away from the heat as they prefer. I'd probably leave the heat lamp on all the time, but make sure that they have enough space to get away from the heat if they wish.