Do you know the ideal temperature for chicks? When to use heaters

The optimal temperature and environment for healthy growth of chicks depend on their breed and age. Generally, newly hatched chicks require a warm, dry, and comfortable environment to help them adjust to their new life. Typically, the environment temperature needed for newly hatched chicks is around 35 to 37 degrees Celsius. As they grow, this temperature gradually decreases until they are fully adapted to indoor and outdoor temperatures.

• Incubation Period: In the incubator, the temperature needs to be maintained at around 37.5 degrees Celsius. Humidity is also a critical factor and should be kept between 60% to 70% relative humidity.

During the incubation period, you can use chicken egg incubators, which are fully automated and convenient to operate, with high hatchability rates. We offer both small-scale and large-scale incubators, allowing you to choose the type based on your needs.

• Brooding Period (0-1 week): Newly hatched chicks require a very warm environment, around 35 to 37 degrees Celsius, to maintain their body temperature. A brooder or heat lamp can be used to provide heat.

This manual 2606 brood heater can heat up to 600 chicks with one heater. The infrared ceramic plate gas heater is easy to operate, energy saving and environmental protection, and is conducive to the growth of chickens.

Early Growth Period (1-6 weeks): As chicks grow, the temperature gradually decreases to around 21 to 24 degrees Celsius. Reduce the use of heaters gradually to help chicks adapt to temperature changes indoors and outdoors.

If you are a large farm, consider this air hot heater.

Adult Period (after 6 weeks): Adult chickens typically can adapt to a wider range of temperatures but still require shelter from extreme weather conditions, particularly cold or hot weather.

In summary, providing a warm, dry, and clean environment is crucial for the healthy growth of chicks. Adjust the use of heaters gradually according to changes in environmental temperature to help chicks adapt to the external environment.