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I'd always done chicks in May, when risk of rain was minimal and weather was generally more consistent and pleasant. Turns out rain isn't a problem if you spend enough time perfecting the brooder placement (compare the dark and damp litter outside vs inside): We only ended up with a late...

Even easier is to just brood directly in the coop or run from the start. No "stages," no need to make adjustments for weather (if you get it set up juuuust right), no need for cleanup (if you do deep bedding or litter).

A link to the actual item would help immensely, measurements aren't listed in that photo, i.e. for 12 chicks at 4 weeks old, you'd want a minimum of 12 sq feet (realistically, more would be better... they will be bonkers in that amount of space at that age). How old are your chicks? Is the...