Note the positioning of Niko, who now hangs out close to the brooder ... I hope he plans to protect 'em, but perhaps he's hopin' they'll land in his food bowl.
[see previous photo] ... and then the front panel can be removed. The internal glass panel and dividers have since been raised 4-5" because the keets had already begun to fly over. That panel also serves to control the air movement, and this brooder allows for continuous fresh air without the birds havin' to suffer any drafts.
The back three sides of this hexagonal are high enough to allow 18" beneath the two lights centered within the heat chamber. I'm reachin' in to open the lid ... [see next photo]
Rooftop carrier gutter clips tied to elastic cording secures to top down, which must be lifted before the front door can be slid up 'n out. The second glass, visible through the door, serves to control air flow, as well as to allow folks a stress-free view into the world of keets (and chicks, in a few days ~'-)
Note the positioning of Niko, who now hangs out close to the brooder ... I hope he plans to protect 'em, but perhaps he's hopin' they'll land in his food bowl.
Procrastination is among my list of bad habits, but I'll get around to workin' on that someday ... this was a few days before the keets arrived.
cowcreekgeek

Note the positioning of Niko, who now hangs out close to the brooder ... I hope he plans to protect 'em, but perhaps he's hopin' they'll land in his food bowl.

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