The Home Almanac

Vol. I, MMXXVIThe Canadian home, in season655 stations, every province and territory

Brooder Temperature Calculator

Start chicks warm, then step the brooder down each week until they are feathered enough for the room temperature.

How this estimate works

Brooder schedule from university poultry extension: about 95F in week one, then roughly 5F lower each week until about 70F or room temperature.

Planning estimate only. Local extension, soil lab, veterinary, apiary, and label guidance should override a calculator.

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