Chicken Support Insights - Episode 3: Using Heat Lamps Safely and Effectively

Have a poultry question? Send it for the next episodeHeat 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 lampCheck that the bulb is tightened regularlyNever use a heat lamp inside a confined container like a barrel