Is it bad not to use a heating lamp?

[My First Time Farm]

I got some babies on the 9th and brought them inside to their brooder with water and feed. But I never thought about putting in a heat lamp. I have had them for about 2 weeks now and I was wondering if it affected them in any way?I have alway wrapped a blanket on top of the broader and always had shavings inside and all of them seem to be healthy im just making sure it's ok.

 

[black_cat]

I mean...is it hot where you live? I'm shocked that they've lasted two whole weeks. Generally, the answer is YES, use a heat source. I'd rather use a heat plate over a heat lamp, but yes. Heat source is good!

 

[featherhead007]

I mean...is it hot where you live? I'm shocked that they've lasted two whole weeks. Generally, the answer is YES, use a heat source. I prefer a heat plate over a heat lamp, but yes. Heat source is good!

heat plate, and "one chill can kill"!

 

[aart]

I got some babies on the 9th and brought them inside to their brooder with water and feed. But I never thought about putting in a heat lamp. I have had them for about 2 weeks now and I was wondering if it affected them in any way?I have alway wrapped a blanket on top of the broader and always had shavings inside and all of them seem to be healthy im just making sure it's ok.

How old were they?

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[Gooseface]

I mean...is it hot where you live? I'm shocked that they've lasted two whole weeks. Generally, the answer is YES, use a heat source. I prefer a heat plate over a heat lamp, but yes. Heat source is good!

You do? How many chicks have you raised?

 

[black_cat]

You do? How many chicks have you raised?

I'll reword that post. "I'd rather use" a heat plate over a heat lamp. It simulates a mother hen, is easily adjustable, less likely to cause fires, helps the chicks feather out more quickly, and keeps the chicks on a natural day/night cycle.

 

[My First Time Farm]

I live in texas.....

 

[My First Time Farm]

How old were they?

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Texas
And they will be 2 weeks on Wednesday.

 

[black_cat]

I live in texas.....

That makes morse sense. I'm assuming it's still pretty warm/hot where you are?

 

[ILoveBabySilkies]

Texas
And they will be 2 weeks on Wednesday.

Interesting! Chicks are extremely sensitive when dealing with temperature, good for you that they made it this long without a heat lamp. The older they get the less heat they will need so I can only imagine you wouldn’t really need a heat lamp/plate at this point since they are so used to being without one.