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You need one and a half sq. feet per bird to four weeks old . two sq. feet per bird to 6 weeks old . start the brooder at 90 degrees and drop it five degrees a week until you get to 70 degrees. Sq. Ft. Measurements are for large fowl chicks. 1/2 them for bantams. Best, Karen

Yes the sweeter heater does not sit on the ground . if you want to raise it you just go ahead and shorten the chains by which it is hanging. yeah it works differently . I think more square inches for your money and you can adjust it without having to reach into the cage and disturb the chicks...

Hi penella22 This is really nice! You should move it over to the Brooder sub gallery in the Coops Gallery. Congrats on a fine job! Best, Karen in western PA

Hi, I see you have Speckled Sussex. if you are seeing crooked keels in your Sussex, it's because they are perching too early while the keel is still young. Sussex should not perch till they are at least 6 weeks old. Best, Karen Waterford English Light Sussex, in western PA