We just seting up our brooder box and are wanting to know what is the best temp to keep it at and the humidity as well to keep the chicks healthy, warm between feeding times.
Thanks
Brooder boxes temp and humidity
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Brooder boxes temp and humidity
Adam and Dude
It never gets colder than 60 deg F (15 deg C) inside my house so I never really had the need for a brooder. It helps that I pull my chicks when they are starting to feather. At night, the chicks cuddle together to keep each other warm.
If you have an automatic brooder, 40% humidity should be perfect. I asked my handfeeder what temperature she sets hers and she gave me the following settings:
2-5 weeks old ---- 80 deg F (27 deg C)
5-8 weeks old ---- 75 deg F (24 deg C)
8 weeks+ ---- room temp
If you have an automatic brooder, 40% humidity should be perfect. I asked my handfeeder what temperature she sets hers and she gave me the following settings:
2-5 weeks old ---- 80 deg F (27 deg C)
5-8 weeks old ---- 75 deg F (24 deg C)
8 weeks+ ---- room temp