Its hot outside. Do I still need to use the heater?
Young chicks need to be maintained at a temperature near 100 degrees, 24 hours a day, so the heater is always need. No matter how hot it is outside it is imperative that you use the heater and maintain the heater at the proper settings per the instructions. The heating needs of young chicks are substantial and failure to use the heater as out-lined will result in mortality in the unit. As the heating system is thermostatically controlled it will only kick on as needed.
