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Ideal Brooder Temperature: How to Keep It Steady

Tips on how to setup a successful brooder for waterfowl * Brooder: Clean, dry area with no drafts * Heat Lamp or Plate: Initial temperature at 90-95 degrees * Shavings: At least 2” of pine shavings or hay for bedding * Water: Elevated to a height where birds can drink, but not get wet or make a mess * VitaMetz Waterfowl Boost: Vitamin, mineral, electrolyte, probiotic supplement with Niacin * Feed: Waterfowl Starter or All Flock Starter feed -Brooder: Prepare a clean and disinfected place for you