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Oh thanks for the suggestion. I was just a little concerned the heat lamp wouldn't keep the little ones warm. It's getting in the mid 40s through the night this week. I think the two little ones are about 2-3 weeks old now. I'm going to move them out to the coop with a heat source in a couple of...

Yes you’ve go it. I am worried about that heat lamp. I’ve made sure it’s secure and it has the safety sconce, but still worrisome. Thanks for the good advice.

Thanks. Yes that makes sense.

Ok, I have a mix of ages. 6 - 5 weeks fully feathered, 7-3 weeks, and 2- 1 week chicks. The 2 1 wk chicks are separated from the others. My coops ready and I'd like to start moving chicks outside, but I have questions. I'm confident the 5 week olds would be fine even without a heat lamp (once...

Thank you! Yes, it's so hard to lose these little girls. The first one to die seemed more sudden. I hadn't noticed that she was listless, but then I found her listless. She died within the hour. The second and third chicks, I had noticed were smaller than the others. They grew sick within a day...

Oh thanks, that's a great idea!

Hi I'm Jacque, I've cared for grown chickens, but I've never raised chicks of my own. This fall I took the plunge and am finishing up my chicken coop and run. Coops just about ready for my chicks. My chicks are in a brooder in my house, warm and comfy. They are 3 1/2 week and 1 1/2 weeks old...