Basic information

Brooding your own chicks in the poultry is always a fun and interesting time when using a brooder heater. The best way to determine if it is warm enough without a thermometer is to watch your chicks. If they are at the outer reaches of the box, it is will be too hot and if they are clustered under the lamp then it is too cold but if they are dotted around the area you have it just right

At around day 28 chicks can go outside for short spells as long as it is warm and sunny. Also if you are hatching in winter you can drop the temperature by another 5 degrees to 65 degree Fahrenheit until they are fully feathered out. Secondly and most importantly, test everything to make sure it works and have it working before you place the chicks in it

Before you introduce your chicks to the brooder, a couple of things need to be done. Even if you bought all the equipment brand new, rinse it down with either some disinfectant or warm, soapy water to make sure it is clean. Chicks are tiny and always huddle together, but don't let that fool you they still require a fair amount of room

A brooder is the place where you move your chicks to after incubation. Here they will spend a lot of time being fed, watered, and loved on and of course, being kept safe and warm. As you can see, the incubator was a brooder for maybe a couple of days, but it is not ideal for long term brooding

At 6-8 weeks old, the floor space needs to be increased to 4 square foot per chick. You are approaching adult dimensions for bird space. Adolescence is the worst time for bad behavior, so plenty of room is advisable to prevent injury, bullying and frustration

Product description

Brooder heater is a digital mother hen. It constitutes of 3 - 5 sensors that are spread inside the brooding space, at the height of chicks, to measure temperature and humidity that chicks are feeling. This information is sent to a small analogue computer

This machine is programmed to determine the age of the chicks and regulates the conditions in the brooding space to meet the chicks' requirement at that specific age, constantly adjusting to maintain the best conditions. Currently, the device is able to control infrared lamps and infrared chicken gas heaters for heating requirements

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Features

1. Faster and more uniform growth rate of chicks with a smaller difference in size between the biggest and smallest chicks

2. Consistently high survival rate of chicks with the average being 98%

3. Better control of heat

4. Sleep better without having to check on chicks while knowing that everything will be fine

5. Better control over your heating cost and not having to spend more than the chicks need eliminating wastage

Different type of brooders

1. Chicken brooder box

This is what most of us have or start out with a large container that is modified or made to keep chicks in one particular space. This type is great when they are small and don't require too much space. It is usual to move them from the beginner brooder to a larger area with the same type of set up. Also it is difficult for chicks to grip with their feet, so until their legs are much stronger, use paper towels as flooring/bedding. They should be able to be changed over to pine shavings after 7-10 days

2. Brooder lamp

A heat lamp, or ceramic lamp, used to be very popular before the creation of the heating plate. Simply hang the lamp on a chain and a secondary securing method inside the brooder. You then use a thermometer and adjust the height of the lamp to control the temperature for the chicks. It is worth noting that heat lamps pose a significant fire risk, make sure yours is securely fixed in place and is working correctly before you start brooding

3. Infrared heater

Infrared heaters are similar to heating lamps, however the lamps are said to reduce aggression in chicks so they are usually recommended. As they are a large panel they do a great job of spreading the heat around the brooder so you do not get chicks bullying each other for space. They are also thermostatically controlled, which makes them more cost effective and more efficient. While a little more expensive if you are anticipating long-term use, the cost is well worth it

Principles

1. Provide the chicks with just enough space

The goal of brooding chicks is to ensure that they maintain a consistent temperature while they grow. This temperature will continue until they grow enough feathers that will help them to adapt to the environment. In the beginning, you may want to use a smaller container or a larger one with a partition is to form the brooder. As they grow they will need more space to move about, so you will have to move them into a bigger container or remove the partition from the current brooder

2. Have a source of light and heat

The beginning temperature for the chicken brooder should be set at 35 – 37 degrees Celsius. As time goes on, you will need to reduce this about 5 degrees each week until the brooder temperature is equal to room temperature. A lot of poultry farmers use a simple heat lamp for this purpose. The heat lamp provides both light and heat inside the brooder but it is important for you to secure it properly so as not to cause a fire, since a heat lamp attaches with a metal clamp, you can raise it higher on a regular basis to decrease the temperature as the chicks grow their feathery blankets

3. The chicken brooder must provide security

The little chicks are defenseless and may not be able to quickly run away from danger. So, make sure that your brooder is secure.  As the chicks grow feathers, they practice flapping their beginner wings, and will begin to perch. At some point, they will most likely begin taking flight and perch on the topmost rim of their brooder where they teeter and totter, and sometimes totter out onto the floor. When they get to that age, it is time to add a screen across the top of the brooder to prevent them from flying over

Basic requirements of a brooder

1. Perimeter can be bought or made

2. Heat source has are several types (heat lamp, ceramic lamps or heat plate)

3. Security is needed to keep out cats, dogs, mice and small children. The area should be completely self contained and accessible by only you

4. Ensure to provide a food container and appropriate food

5. Ensure to provide a suitable drinker and clean, fresh water daily

6. Bedding that is suitable for the chicks. This can be newspaper or paper towels for the first few days, then transition over to pine shavings

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Frequently ask questions

Q: How to set up a brooder

A: Before you introduce your chicks to the brooder, you have to rinse everything even if all the equipment brand new, rinse it down with either some disinfectant or warm, soapy water to make sure it is clean and secondly and most importantly, test everything to make sure it works and have it working before you place the chicks in it

Q: Do I need a brooder and heat lamp

A: Keeping chicks during summer months can be easier than winter because your house may be hotter. If home temperatures range around 75 degrees, you won't need a heat lamp past week four. But in barns or garages, which may run 60 degrees, chicks need supplementary heat until they are fully feathered at six weeks of age

Q: What is the purpose of a brooder

A: A brooder is used to keep the chicks warm during this crucial time. A simple brooder consists of an infra-red heat lamp with a hood over it to direct heat toward the floor, and a brooder guard

Q: When should I remove my brooder heater

A: Ideally, chicks will not require a heat source when moving from brooder to coop. If the temperatures outside remain above 65°F and the chicks are at least 6 weeks old, they can move into the coop without supplemental heat