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Yep. Box. Dirt. Birds. They seem to really enjoy the dirt. Still think the number of chicks might be a problem, though.

Me neither. I'm wondering if maybe the word tote is interchangeable for the metal troughs seen at the feed stores. Some of those are good sized.

You should post some of your dirt box pics, Kiks!

So, 20 chicks for 3-4 weeks in a what size of tote? I can see the number of chicks per tote being an issue, but otherwise, I think it will be fine. Regardless, give it a go, and report back!

I brood outside, in a large plastic bottomed rabbit cage. I use pine shavings on one side and dirt on the other. The chicks love the dirt They hang out way more there than on shavings. They dust bath and pick about. I have used this method for up to six chicks at a time, and I do swap out the...