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Is the unit flush against the ground (no gaps around edge), with no chance for drafts underneath?

April 26, 2017chance drafts flush gaps ground underneath

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Is the unit flush against the ground (no gaps around edge), with no chance for drafts underneath?

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It is important to place the unit flush on the ground with no gaps. Draft can be deadly for young chicks and lead to increased mortality in the unit. Also, raising your Surrogator off the ground can unnecessarily expose your birds to predators.