First time raising baby chicks and couldn't find the answer with my forum searches so any help would be appreciated!
We just brought home 3 week old chicks and got them situated. After doing some research, I decided to use a MHP for warmth but the person that we bought them from used a heat lamp. The chicks are huddled together in a corner and haven't gone near the MHP. We have them in a dark room now and I can hear some chirping but not a ton. I checked the temp of the heating pad and it's around 82 degrees. I tried raising up the entrance a bit as well. I'm worried they don't know how to use it since they're used to another heat source. Advice?
We just brought home 3 week old chicks and got them situated. After doing some research, I decided to use a MHP for warmth but the person that we bought them from used a heat lamp. The chicks are huddled together in a corner and haven't gone near the MHP. We have them in a dark room now and I can hear some chirping but not a ton. I checked the temp of the heating pad and it's around 82 degrees. I tried raising up the entrance a bit as well. I'm worried they don't know how to use it since they're used to another heat source. Advice?
