lotz2612 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I have 3 adorable little bantam chicks that chatched during the course of Thursday. They are eatting and drinking well and seem to be a bit more sturdy on their feet now they have fluffed out a bit. Seeing as this is my 1st time incubating, is there a certain temp I should keep the chicks at for the 1st couple of weeks? I bought an EcoGlow Brooder, but it doesnt seem to be very warm(max about 85F)...so i've changed the incubator into a mini brooder (turned the temp down to about 90F and put water and food in it). Am I doing the right thing or will they be ok under the EcoGlow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'd put them back in the brooder so that they can bimble about. They will let you know if they are too hot by panting and moving away from the heat source, or by cheeping, and huddling together under it if they are too cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 The Ecoglow isnt the best thing ever made but should be sufficient if the brooder is in the house The Ecoglow is intended to be used in close contact with the chicks, they should really be able to touch it with their backs, set it at its lowest setting and ensure that the brooder isnt too big for the chicks to wander too far away from it and they should be just fine Using the inccy is fine to some extent but it doesnt allow the chicks to escape the heat which they need to be able to do Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotz2612 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Pic above is of my new little chicklets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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