Rearing Chicks

Russellintheundergrowth · « **on:** March 22, 2008, 18:25 »

How long do I keep these under the lamp :?:

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Jellyhead · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2008, 18:34 »

Wots in the water thingy

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2008, 18:36 »

Pebbles ? - to stop them drowning.

Jellyhead · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2008, 18:36 »

Sorry, they are tiny and SOOOOO SWEEEET I would keep them warm for at least 1 week and then see what the temperature is like ordinarily. The temp had warmed up here last year when mine were like that so I only needed it for the first week or so.

Jellyhead · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2008, 18:36 »

:oops: :oops:

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2008, 21:39 »

I usually keep mine under the lamp for 4 weeks. But raising it a couple of inches each week as they grow. Unless it does get warmer soon!!!!! then maybe a bit earlier

Russellintheundergrowth · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2008, 08:36 »

Thanks, everyone. Yes, they are pebbles! I guess not really necessary in such a small drinker, but I try to close all the doors I can. Not much sign yet of warmer weather is there?

Viv · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2008, 08:45 »

I've been reading loads about this as my eggs will hatch soon, and thanks to everyone on the forum that has given me advice.

I also found this site that is very helpful chapter 8 is worth reading.
http://www.cd3wd.com/CD3WD_40/LSTOCK/001/agrodoks/34-e-2004_screen.pdf

Russellintheundergrowth · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2008, 09:39 »

Thanks for that link, Viv.

I've just printed off Chapter 8, so now I know.

Russ.

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