what temp should my brooder be at for day old chicks ?

[poultrykeeper08]

i know its s stupid question and i should know it . I did but i forgot lol . Does any one know ?
Thanks in advance

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

Hi,

It should be about 95F

 

[Tuffoldhen]

It's not a stupid question....95 degrees right under the heatlamp for the first week...5 degrees less each week....make sure your brooder is big enough for them to get away from the heat if necessary and that the food and waterer are not directly under the lamp too...

 

[poultrykeeper08]

ok thanks so much for your guys help