Wow you did an Awesome job on you brooder. Very nice craftsmanship and functionality.[COLOR=333333]Here is a link to my IN-HOME brooder from hatch to 3 weeks. [/COLOR] [COLOR=333333]https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/6233/brooder-thread-post-pics-of-your-brooders/2560#post_13296320 [/COLOR] [COLOR=333333]And here is my just finsihed garage brooder for 3 week until they can go outside.[/COLOR]
We finally have it done! My triple stacked brooder. The brooder is 6 foot long by 2.5 feet wide by just over 6 feet tall with the 3 inch wheels. The front two wheels have a locking clamp. I have a mirror, 2 water bottle brooder caps with bricks underneath to catch drips, homemade PVP 3 inch pipe feeder with fermented and non fermented Scratch and Peck Organic feed, a bucket with dirt and weeds, a Ecoglow 50 for heat, a roost bar for fun.
The 6 doors close like a cabinet. It is not predator proof because it is in my garage. This brooder cost me $600 to have built (not including paint, wire mesh because I had some, or the items inside.) As you can see in one of the photos, the inside inserts come out, they hold the pine shavings inside but I can remove them for easy cleaning. They are held in place by dowels.
Once I put it all together I feel like it is a little crowded for the 6 chicks 4 weeks old I have in there but there is a lot for them to do instead of a lot of empty space that does not entertain them. Besides in the daytime I will be wheeling it out onto my porch for them to enjoy the day. I can probably take the heater out since they are older and that would give them more room, but they like the shelter it provides.
What do you all think? I will read every post, and answer any questions. Thanks!
Thank you very much!! My friend does awesome building work for sure! I pick the paint color and put together the inside with toys and chicks!
Yayyy!!! You must post pictures of the chickies when you get em'!!!Our brooder is all set up and ready for our chicks to arrive in the morning!!
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