Raina Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hi all, I know the chicks are only 3 & 4 days old but they are starting to look a bit big for the electric hen now Should i Adjust the height of the EH or wait a couple more days? They have started to jump on top of it now too,It's amazing how high they can jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Could you put it on a slope so they can choose what height to go at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thanks Lewis, I'll try that once my mum & sister get back from town (They've gone to get some new bedding for the chicks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 (edited) I have just rummaged around and found my EH instructions...it says it should be in line with their backs Edited April 6, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 My electric hen is sloping, it saves constantly adjusting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 My electric hen is sloping, it saves constantly adjusting it Does it stay the same from day-old to a few weeks old? + whats the smallest/tallest height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Well I havent had it long but the plan is to have it at about 4.5 inches at the front and about 3 at the back which by my calculations should take them to 5 weeks or so Currently its at 6 and 4 for six week old chicks Unless they are actively avoiding the heat raina I wouldnt worry too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thanks Tasha. The don't spend much time under it, they only run under it if they get startled or when it's bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
