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Thanks guys...

I haven't posted in a LONG while here, my original brooder featured MANY pages ago is still usable but I needed something to grow out some chickens in over the winter, that could not yet go into a coop... so here they are.. believe it or not there are 19 almost 3 week old chicks in here... it's...

Quote: WOW thanks! The snoozer car is filled again with 16 little fuzzy butts! It works SO well, we really love it.

Quote: Start at 95 degrees in one spot in the brooder. I say 1 spot because if it's too warm for them or some, they will move away from the light. If your brooder is roomy you'll have less to worry about reduce the temperature by 5 degrees per week until they have all their feathers.

Hi Karan, Those are all Orpingtons & Australorps, we're so proud! I read DH your note, he appreciated it he is pretty great. Thanks

Quote: WHY Thank you! So far it's working out really well, and it's easy to get into as well.. Here is the thread with my new fuzzybutts: BamaChickens Grandchicks and here's Snoozer, loaded with 15 new fuzzies!!! I'm so glad hubby brought this home!!!

Here is our brooder #2, a dumpster find! We used a dog crate brooder, and i would again, but it was difficult to access the chicks without getting "in" there myself... so here's what were using for our next two clutches... It's a former toddler bed. Here's when he brought it home: And AFTER...

Quote: bad? I can't agree with that... traditional maybe... but I suppose there has been a lot of learning over the years and these BYC folks just want everyone to know there is a safer alternative, like towels etc. I used newpaper as well, my chicks are fine too, as did the breeder I got...

Here's our temporary brooder area/chick habitat! Initial Setup - Large Dog Crate opening up to yard made with some old wood & an old closet door.. the whole assembly wrapped in plastic hardware cloth. Located on our screened porch, so it has 2 scrap pieces of wood blocking in their area...