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at what age do you take the heat lamps off the chicks and take them outside for the first time, i am new to the chicken business so all comments are appreciated
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at what age do you take the heat lamps off the chicks and take them outside for the first time, i am new to the chicken business so all comments are appreciated
Quote: 100 degrees is way to warm to start babies. Somewhere between 90 and 95 is best. Too warm of temps and they can get pasty butt.
The only time 100 degrees is used is for sick or babies hatched with an unabsorbed yolk sac.
I have never used these types of brooders. However if it is going to be 90's during the day, you would not need to keep the light on. For 70's at night, yes you would still want to leave it on for heat, not necessarily for light.How does all this change with the brinsea brooder, you never turn the heat down. Do I need to keep a light shining in the room where they will be for the sake of light, not warmth. If it is going to be in the 90's during the day and 70's at night, can I put them in a sectioned off place in the coop before 6 weeks with the warmer right there with them?