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FWIW, I've always ended up finishing any coop build after the flock has been installed. Makes for some interesting moments, as they supervise the construction details. Our big coop ended up taking 10 weeks to complete. I expected it to be done in 2 weeks. Oh silly me!!!

Nice job. Hubby deserves a treat.

Double check to see if the Eco-glo will actually produce enough heat when outdoors. I believe they come with a warning to not use them below a certain ambient temp. Many of us are using Sunbeam X-Press heating pads over a wire frame that will do well even in winter temps. This method more...

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Aart gives excellent advice. The other comment I'd like to add is that first time chick brooders tend to choose a brooder box that is too small. Those chicks will grow fast. And, even given the size and needs of a newly hatched chick, I can't tell you how often I see chicks packed into a box...

Check the temp under the light. Is it 90* or less? (How old are the chicks?) What is the temp at the other end of the brooder? Where are you brooding them? And what W are you using for a light? If I use a light, I like to have it such that they go under it to get warm, but they don't stay...

What is the temp under the light, and at the side of the box? By the position of the chicks, I wonder if the temp is too high. I recommend opening access to the second box now rather than later so they can get away from the heat. They will be better able to self regulate, and will feather out...

This is prime chick brooding season for sure. Any water that sets out in my yard, or even in the coop is around 45 -50 degrees in the morning. Any naturally brooded chicks would also be running around in that same temp. We live in New England... Might I add... northern New England. Some...

Yes it will, if it's designed to handle that much wattage. My understanding is that the dimmer cuts down on the power going through the bulb, and diverts it. So, while the bulb puts out less heat, you are not saving anything on your electric bill. Step down to a lower wattage bulb for that...