Yeah, the forcasted low night temps will be a bit higher over the next few nights, but I figure it's best to have the heat lamp in there anyway. I'm sure it will get colder soon. Most years we have lower temps. We seem to be a bit warmer than normal this year.
I plan to keep the heat lamp in place and adjust it as needed. I won't want the chicks getting chilled.
I haven't noticed her weight dropping so I guess she is eating and drinking well.
All is well so far. Hopefully we will have 7 new chicks hatching in the middle of November :-)
Thanks for your suggestions. This is our first time hatching chicks.
Karen
--- In CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com, "cathryntherese" <cathryntherese@...> wrote:
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> Karen your post below is your post that I based my recommendation of the heat lamp on. By having support nearby your hen should be able to maintain a good weight while brooding and will have the heat lamp when she needs it to support her chicks.
> Cathryn rainbowsilkies MI
> --- In CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com, "Karen" <kgarza523@> wrote:
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> > Yep, I can give her a heat lamp to help keep them warm. How cold is too cold for the chicks? It gets into the 30's and 40's here at night. Soon, it will be much colder. Would it be best to bring the chicks inside to raise them until they are big enough to go back outside?
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