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As your feathered friends reach the 4-5 week mark, it's time to consider their heating needs! At this age, chicks are starting to develop their feathers, which helps them regulate their body temperature. However, your basement's cozy 60-65°F environment might still require a bit of extra warmth. If you're moving them to a larger temporary brooder today, assess the setup first. If the brooder offers good ventilation and warmth, you might be able to ease up on the heat lamp. Keep an eye on your chicks’ behavior—if they huddle under the lamp, they might still need that extra heat. But if they’re exploring and spreading out, it could be time to say goodbye to the lamp. Let the chick-tastic adventure continue!
| | My chicks are about 4/5 weeks now not sure exactly full age but we have them in my basement that is about 60-65° we’re moving them to a temporary bigger brooder today before the coop is built . Do you think I can take the heat lamp away? Or should we continue with it [link] [comments] |
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