temperature of chicken house

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animal mad

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temperature of chicken house
« on: July 17, 2009, 13:46 »
hi, i moved my 4 week old hybrid chicks out into their chicken house to give them more space, they have their electric hen still. i am worried about the temperature out there i have just been out and itis 15 oc, they are all under the electric hen at he moment although i have seen them up and about earlier today. they all seem to be eating and drinking, they have been outside for 1 week. when we coverted the shed we have left  ventilation strips in the eaves of the roof, should i block them up for now, do i need to insulated the shed it has been made out of 16mm thick tongue and groove panels. thanks for your help, i just dont want anything to happen to my chicks as i have got them this far. does anyone when the danger period is over for loosing chicks.     

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Re: temperature of chicken house
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2009, 13:58 »
If they have the direct heat from an eclectic hen I would leave them.  They will be fine.  Do not cover the vents up.  You do not want the coop turning into an oven.  Chicks/Chickens need none draughty ventilation.
Stuart


Dont worry I am just paranoid duckie.

If I get the wrong end of the stick its because I have speed read. Honest.

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Re: temperature of chicken house
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2009, 14:06 »
thanks for your help, at least i can sit down and have a cup of tea now.


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