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What to do when the power goes out whilst your Chicks are in the Brooder

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by DonR, Feb 6, 2014.

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  1. Feb 6, 2014 #1
    DonR

    DonR Out Of The Brooder

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    Does anyone have experience with a power outage when your chicks are in the brooder and counting on the heat lamp?
    Do you bring them inside and put them by the fireplace?
     
  3. Feb 6, 2014 #2
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    ten chicks Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Yes,bring them inside,be careful if placing close to fireplace as they can overheat(my fireplace throws off tremendous amounts of heat and would definitely cause overheating issues) You can also fill a hot water bottle or milk jugs or pop bottle with hot water and wrap in a towel or pillowcase. Doing this allows the chicks to sit beside/on/snuggle up to. I use boiling water inside a hot water bottle(wrapped in a pillowcase to prevent burns) for ill/injured chickens,works fantastic everytime.

    Make sure whatever you are filling with water does not leak,this is why i prefer a hot water bottle.

    Note: you can heat the water in fireplace in the event of power outage.
     
    Last edited: Feb 6, 2014

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