Valley Hatchery Podcast
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Valley Hatchery Podcast
Chicken Support Insights - Episode 3: Using Heat Lamps Safely and Effectively
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Valley Hatchery
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Season 1
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Episode 3
Heat lamps work — when they’re set up correctly. In this episode, Nikki and Connie walk through how to use heat lamps safely and effectively for brooding chicks, including proper setup, testing, positioning, and reading chick behavior. You’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes, hit the right temperatures for mail-order chicks, and brood with confidence from day one.
Heat Lamp Safety - Checklist:
- Clamp secured
- Chain secured
- Cord out of reach
- 250W poultry heat bulb
- No teflon-coated bulbs
- Lamp clear of bedding
- Nothing touching the lamp
- Check that the bulb is tightened regularly
- Never use a heat lamp inside a confined container like a barrel
