I feed my birds in their "sun room" part of their run any time the temps get up above 20*. I have stock piled dry leaves, and give them a fresh bag of leaves every week or so. Then, just to increase the thrill, I toss some scratch or sprouts into the leaves. Even without those additives, they...
Your brooder is along the lines of the "Ohio brooder". If I ever find myself brooding more than 50 chicks at a time, I think I'd try the Ohio brooder. I think you'll be pleased with it. Is it possible for you to lift it up to "peek under" to check the chicks? That would be one concern. I'd...
I brood my chicks in a grow out coop. They start with MHP in the loft area which is 4 x 8. by the time they are 3 weeks old, they are using the loft, and coming down into the lower 8 x 12 run area. It's very important to give chicks enough room. By the time they are 2 - 3 weeks old, they...