coop and brooder ideas (pics)

[Claire_Bear]

This might just be the brooder for my chickies....

This a 5 ft x 5ft coop design i drew up....

what do ya think? any suggestions? modifications?

 

[poppycat]

Um If you are going to use a bucket to brood your chicks just make sure your coop is ready to go. They grow up FAST!

 

[Claire_Bear]

yeah maybe sometin bigger....like a..umm idk what! help!

 

[AccidentalFarm]

Claire-bear

Look around- see what types of bins/storage boxes/crates/etc. that you might have on hand. Do you have one of those small plastic swimming pools? A dog kennel?

How many chicks are going to be in this brooder?

 

[CarriBrown]

I bought one of those tall and long plastic storage containers. When I'm done with the chicks, I can clean it out and use it to cram something in the garage!!!

 

[BeckyLa]

It would really help to have some idea of how many chicks you're talking about. I had a 4'x5' brooder that our 22 chicks outgrew in about 2 weeks. They're now out in the 8'x8' coop and quickly outgrowing it at just 4 weeks old. I've got to let them out into the run this week! Remember, for your coop there needs to be about 3-4 sq ft per grown standard bird + an outside run. But, for your brooder, if you're talking a smaller number of chicks a large cardboard box does very well.

 

[MoonGoddess]

Do you have a Free Cycle in your area?

I use http://www.phillyfreecycle.org/

The reason I asked is because I got a 30 gal aquarium for free by posting for one and asking if anyone had one up for grabs.

I washed it, bleached it and rinsed SUPER well ...and all good to go for my chickies.

And better yet the whole thing was free.

 

[marie_martin]

would you use the aquarium with the hood light or a brooder light. Just curious. Wouldn't that glass be cold? I was just curious. I think I could get one of those from my mom who no longer keeps fish in hers. But is it something that makes a great brooder or just something you could get and would work. I mean if it is better to use like a plastic tub, I can get one but if the fish tank is better for some reason, it would be worth driving to mom's and picking it up. (30 miles) Just curious.

Marie

 

[MoonGoddess]

I am using a brooder light with a red 100 watt bulb in the right hand corner and the temp stays perfect. They don't huddle under the lamp OR seem too hot.
I am keeping it in my bedroom though, so that may be a consideration?

Maybe it's a matter of choice?

 

[marie_martin]

Thanks, just wondering if there was some benefit to using one.

I appreciate it. Hope all works out with your chicks. I have eggs in the bator and I am anxiously waiting.

Marie