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My baby chick is cold despite a heat lamp. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Chicken | Male | unneutered

My chick is still cold even when there is a heat lamp beside it what should I do?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on February 2nd, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Pepper. Depending on the species, if the nesting area is 85-90 F, that should be adequate. How do you know he is cold and not ill? Monitor appetite and water intake. If not eating, needs to be syringe fed. Good luck.

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