No, after 3 weeks the chicks should have enough feathering to do a continual drop in brooder temperature. If ambient (outside) temperatures are above 60F then it is fine to reduce heat.
Rule of thumb is small drops in brooder temperature daily until the chicks get used to the cooler temperatures.
no need they do it themselves
you dont need to bath chicks if they are dirty they can sort it iut themselves but if its serious then just use a damp cloth
At Meyer Hatchery you can get as little as three chicks shipped although I recommend getting at least ten just because they ship easier. Once you get them home you can sell the ones you don't want and have healthier chicks!
The light is to help keep the babies warm at all times. It is better to use a red bulb to cut out the harsh bright lights from an ordinary bulb. No, don't turn off you lights.
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yes you do
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you need to take the chicks away it wont be long before the mama takes the ducklings into water and the chicks will not survive
Chicks have speckles act as camouflage to break up their outline. Since chicks are defenseless and cannot move fast, they need to stay hidden from potential predators.
They need rest and warmth. Newly hatched chicks should be left in the incubator for at least 24 hours. They do not need food and as long as the humidity is at 80%within that incubator they will not need water. Chicks should be dry and fluffy before being moved into the brooder box when they will get their first food and water ration.
If you need to ask the question, you will never understand the answer.
to sustain development