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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.

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