What temp for brooder

[chipens]

So It's really hot here 30°c during day. I usually have the brooder around 35. Do you think it will be warm enough with out a heat source during the day? Its sitting at 30 in the box? If I put a light on, it will be too hot. Ive got 3 eggs hatch day tomorrow.

 

[SueT]

It's probably warm enough, you'll be able to tell by their behavior. If they huddle together, they're cold. If you do use a heat source, make sure they have a choice to move away from it.

 

[AmazingRachel]

Maybe move the brooder to someplace where the temp is more average, like a sealed garage or unfinished basement. At a day old, the chicks need temps of 35 C. If you had three week old chicks or even newborn ducklings, you wouldn't need a light with your temps.
You could try using a heat blanket and putting it up high to simulate the mother hen without causing the whole box to heat up. There's more details here.

 

[chipens]

There's no escaping the heat here Haha, i have the light at the end of the box so they can move away. I might use a smaller buld at night. I've not hatched chicks in summer before. I've had problems with humidity/temp too. Out of 12 eggs only 3 made it to lock down. Learning from my mistakes

 

[Saaniya]

I think they need artificial warmth when u see they are acting cold ..
They will huddle together or peeping loud ..otherwise for chicks 90F - 98F is ideal ..I live in India I never use heat lamp in my brooder here weather is warm then cold

 

[Feathers4Fun2]

Your chicks' behavior will be the best gage.