Definition of affirm. 1  transitive verb. 2  1a : validate, confirm He was affirmed as a candidate.b : to state positively He affirmed his innocence. 3  2 : to assert (something, such as a judgment or decree) as valid or confirmed The court affirmed his conviction.
Brooders should keep chicks at the proper temperature. Newly hatched chicks need to be maintained at 95 degrees Fahrenheit (F) for the first week of their lives. After the first week, chicks can tolerate temperatures 5 degrees F cooler for each week until they are four weeks old.
Temperature Too High. If your chicks are spread out around the perimeter of the brooder the temperature is likely too high. Raise the heat lamp another couple of inches and/or switch to lower wattage bulbs. The chicks will be silent and you may notice them panting and heads drooping.rand new baby chicks prefer temperatures just under 100 degrees. However, their need for heat decreases about 5 degrees per week until they are about 10 weeks of age.