Unsecure chicken perches

[angel 0406]

just wanted to no if the colour makes a difference ive seen red, blue and clear ones and also what temp would i need if the chicks are in the house with my heating on

 

thanks amie

[Redwing]

I use dull emitter bulbs which give off heat but not light as I think its more natural for the chicks to experience day and night

 

If you do use a lit bulb use a red one

 

I have my three day old chicks under a 60w bulb at the moment as they are in a small brooder with solid sides, a 100w one may be a good idea though, 150w would be ok too but no higher if brooding indoors

[Raina]

Hi, Most people on here use the red bulbs (make sure it's not the one's you use for electric fires they don't give off hardly any heat)

 

You can also get the bulbs that give off no light just heat.

 

I'm sure Tasha (Redwing) will be along soon

[Redwing]

waaaaaaay ahead of you Raina, look above

[Raina]

waaaaaaay ahead of you Raina, look above

 

 

 

Didn't even see that lol