craftyhunnypie Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 How high does the electric hen need to be for pekin bantam chicks about 5 days old? Brooder all ready for the chicks I'm getting later, but just wanted to check how high it should be. Also, with a heat lamp, I normally use shaving & J cloth - will J cloth still be ok to use underneath the electric hen or wouldn't you bother? Thanks.. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I've just measured mine - chicks are 6 and 2 days old and the hen is set at 10cm You can go lower - about 7-8 would be fine I use J cloth and wood pellets under mine with no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thanks Redwing! Hubby's job to screw in the legs properly then now! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I hate those adjusting legs already I'm off out in a bit to buy a couple of Eco glow electric hens which have click in adjusting legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I hate those adjusting legs already I'm off out in a bit to buy a couple of Eco glow electric hens which have click in adjusting legs You can remove the legs and put 4 key rings and hang it with a small chain to nails or screws then you can adjust it much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thanks Mars, I may well do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Mines (homemade ) hanging from chains too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 They are brilliant aren't they? Much more natural. My new chickies went to bed & were up bright & early at sunrise this morning. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I've started hanging mine up too, much less fiddly than those horrid legs! I always have one side higher than the other so that different sized chicks can chose which height best suits them. Within days most are sleeping on top of it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I hate those adjusting legs already I'm off out in a bit to buy a couple of Eco glow electric hens which have click in adjusting legs You can remove the legs and put 4 key rings and hang it with a small chain to nails or screws then you can adjust it much easier Such an obvious and genius idea!!! Will be stopping at my fav diy shop on the way home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
