What to do....

[ManokPanglaban]

Good Day Mate!!!

First of all, I am from Philippines...

I am new to all raising chicks...

Please help me... Here is my question...

I have 6 chicks (2 days old) for a start, what is the standard brooder size for them? and how many watts of bulb should i use? or what is you recommendations to me for a good start?

Thanks!!!

 

[taprock]

I'm not sure I can help you, I never end up using an actual brooder. With six little chicks I would put them in a 2 foot by 2 foot cardboard box, reinforce the top and cover with heavy screen. Then I would use a 60 watt bulb and adjust height. I honestly don't check the temperature much anymore, I watch what the chicks are doing. They clump up if too cold and scatter away from the light if it's too warm. I love using cardboard boxes because their isn't any clean up, I just burn the box afterwards. Good Luck with your chicks.