Brooder

BirdsInParadise · May 9, 2016

Can i use an aquarium as a brooder for 2 silkies?
Its 30 x 13 x 13.

Rod-T · May 9, 2016

BirdsInParadise said:
Can i use an aquarium as a brooder for 2 silkies?
Its 30 x 13 x 13.

Empty the water first

BirdsInParadise · May 9, 2016

I was hoping for some chicken of the sea... :lol:

Rod-T · May 9, 2016

Lol..

Rod-T · May 9, 2016

Make sure ya keep a eye on temp... being all glass it will hold heat.. small bulb

Pork Pie · May 9, 2016

Hi and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us. You've received some good (and humorous) advice from Rod-T - for further feedback, you may wish to post your question on the "Raising baby chicks" forum.

Best wishes

CT

MeepBeep · May 9, 2016

Rod-T said:
Make sure ya keep a eye on temp... being all glass it will hold heat.. small bulb

Yes, you only need a small bulb, probably something like a 60W over one corner, but ironically glass actually has a far lower R value than corrugated cardboard (about 1/4 or less) and will thus hold less heat than corrugated cardboard box...

BirdsInParadise · May 9, 2016

Thank you, everyone.
Im getting excited, as are my kids.
Woo-hoo!!!!

drumstick diva · May 10, 2016

BantamFan4Life · May 10, 2016

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

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