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]
learnin' as I go here, so these curious keets forced me to add additional height to the dividers ... they were flyin' up 'n over. The panels rotate around the centered umbrella support, and the top part includes the hardware cloth on top (this panel fits between and under the two lights, so it can be left in place when the bottom part is repositioned or removed ~'-)
This brooder was built quickly, but I still designed it to be multi-purpose and highly portable -- the entire flock will be introduced to a new location, by moving all but the table and umbrella onto a post within their permanent home (which will most probably be located high in the wooded valley between the north side of the garden and the middle pasture above the barn).
[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

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]

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