So after plugging in the heat lamp the shed still wasn't staying as warm as I'd like it for baby chicks. So I added a socket ceramic heater on the opposite side. I'll go out later tonight with the temp gun and recheck it.
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Aw now I miss raising babies. Are they under it now? But I would be terrified of a fire with that heat lamp so close to the hay and nothing between them. Many fires have happened in chicken coops due to this. 🫣
@Magenta No babies in the yet, this was a trial run to make sure the temp was right for when I do get the babies.
I have a temperature gun. And I make sure nothing reaches over 100°. The hottest temp, which is directly under the light is 98° well below the combustion temp of hay. And both heat lamps are SECURED so they can't fall.
