Ceramic heat lamps don’t give off as much heat as infra-red lamps, so you will need to adjust your lamp’s height, but they do allow you to provide darkness at night by using a separate light on a timer or by using natural daylight.

Mixed corn is great as a treat for your birds, often given in the afternoon, and we have a few different brands you can choose from. Although panel heaters come in different sizes, a second one may be required if hatching operations expand more than anticipated. A high protein ration desgned to grow the bird without laying down too much fat in the early stages. Can be fed up to 12 weeks of age. Contains a coccidiostat.

Cooked rice. This is really a last resort as it is mostly starch with no where near enough protein.

Can be fed with herbal tinctures for an all natural approach to managing the bird through periods of stress. A ceramic heat lamp is made of porcelain and doesn’t give off any light. They are more expensive but can last for about five years. A Gingernut Ranger drinking water from the Omlet feeder that's attached to the Eglu Eglu Classic Run Monitor their weight. It is important to monitor their weight to make sure they are growing at a healthy rate. If they are not gaining weight, you may need to adjust their diet or feeding schedule. Keep an eye on heat levels if the outside temperature is exceptionally high, remembering that things will cool down considerably at night.Cover the floor of the brooder with a good layer of bedding. If your brooder is a cardboard box, lining the bottom with an extra piece of cardboard or some newspaper will help absorb excess moisture. Auboise is a popular choice for brooders. The Quail Grower can be omitted and Superstarter fed for longer but the layer/breeder pellets must be fed for at least five days before eggs are eaten. They damage the tissue causing bleeding, hence the bloody poop, and prevent birds from absorbing nutrients.

Keep their food and water clean. It is important to keep their food and water clean to prevent the spread of disease. Wash their feeders and waterers regularly with warm, soapy water.The same rule applies when adding different feeds to the diet, never more than 5% of the diet and you will be fine. Avoid spinach and rhubarb leaves as they contains Oxalic acid which can cause digestive issues. An infra-red heat lamp emits more infra-red radiation than a standard bulb. They can last about 30 weeks, but turning them on and off will reduce their life. Organic Wheat, Organic Field Beans, Organic Linseed Expeller, Organic Alfalfa, Yeast, Organic Maize, Di-calcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt Please note that Superstarter crumbs contain Avatec to help prevent coccidiosis and this medication should be withdrawn at least 5 days before the eggs are taken or the birds are slaughtered for human consumption.