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Chicks Brooding: How Long do Chicks Need a Heater?

Chicks Brooding: How Long do Chicks Need a Heater?

A heat lamp or any type of heater is needed during the early days of chicks brooding. So your chicks are several weeks old, and maybe you've got them inside, and they're starting to stink, am I right? I've already done that! So, let's talk about how long chicks need a heat lamp. Everything I have read says to start at 95ºF and decrease 5 degrees each week until you reach 70ºF. That temperature drop information can be helpful if you live in a cold climate, but what if you live in a warm climate and it rarely reaches 70ºF?…
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