Temperature guidelines
Brooding is a crucial time, where the temperature needs to be just right in order for the birds to feel comfortable enough to move around and begin eating and drinking.
| Age | Whole room set up | Ring set up |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 90°-95°F (93°-94° F optimally) 32°-35°C (34°-34.5°C optimally) | 90°-95°F (93°-94° F optimally) 32°-35°C (34°-34.5°C optimally) |
| Week 2 | 84°F (29°C) | 82°F (28°C) |
| Week 3 | 82°F (28°C) | 80°F (27°C) |
| Week 4 | 78°F (26°C)) | 78°F (26°C) |
| Week 5 | 74°F (23°C) | 73°F (23°C) |
From week 6 onward, temperature guidelines are generally similar between male and female birds. At all ages, pay attention on both bird comfort and the felt temperature of the birds.
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | 70°F (21°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| Week 7 | 68°F (20°C) | 67°F (19°C) |
| Week 8 | 66°F (19°C) | 64°F (18°C) |
| Week 9 | 65°F (18.5°C) | 63°F (17°C) |
| Week 10 | 65°F (18.5°C) | 62°F (16.5°C) |
| Week 11 | 65°F (18.5°C) | 62°F (16.5°C) |
| Week 12 | 64°F (18°C) | 62°F (16.5°C) |
| Week 13 | 64°F (18°C) | 60°F (15.5°C) |
| Week 14 | 64°F (18°C) | 60°F (15.5°C) |
| Week 15 and up | 62°F (16.5°C) | 60°F (14.5°C) |