Category Archives: chick brooder

The Darling Dozen

Posted on June 12, 2011 by theupstartgardener

It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in my corner of Northern Michigan. I sit here with a good cup of coffee reflecting upon the last few days. The tiny flock, we fondly refer to as the “darling dozen,” are … Continue reading →

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Mercury Rising

Posted on June 8, 2011 by theupstartgardener

The ideal brooder temperature for day old chicks is 95° fahrenheit. It is recommended that an infrared heat bulb in a fixture with ceramic housing is used to heat the brooder. It is also important that the light source be … Continue reading →

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Building a Nest

Posted on May 17, 2011 by theupstartgardener

It is a good thing I am not a hen because I suspect that my nest building skills leave much to be desired. With the chicks coming a week from today, I had to go for adequacy over perfection. I … Continue reading →

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Chick Prep

Posted on May 16, 2011 by theupstartgardener

In just 8, all too short days my chicks are scheduled to arrive. I have most of what I need but I have yet to set it all up. I have collected two brooder lamps and a red heating bulb. … Continue reading →

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