Sunday, April 7, 2019

Why are my baby chicks huddled together?

One of the most common and easily fixed problems with young chicks is the temperature in the brooder. Check out this handy diagram, used with permission from our friends at Purina. 


Always remember, use two regular light bulbs and not heat bulbs. Heat bulbs can be a fire hazard, especially with chickens flying in the pen. For other tips on getting started with baby chicks, check out this post.

--Dale, AKA Turkeyman

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