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  1. room onthebroom

    First time chicken owner brooder advice.

    Yes, we have a few coops outside, but brood the babies in the house. We still provide them heat. I prefer to use reptile heat lamps with their ceramic based hoods because they seem safer & have more diverse options than the big, red lamps at the feed store. The duster gives them an instinctual...
  2. room onthebroom

    First time chicken owner brooder advice.

    What works for some people doesn’t always work for others. After brooding chicks for over a decade, I know what works for me. I like to share my experiences when asked & I try not to dis what works for other posters. Good luck with your new adventure @Canadianhobbyfarmer1994 I hope you enjoy...
  3. room onthebroom

    First time chicken owner brooder advice.

  4. room onthebroom

    First time chicken owner brooder advice.

    This has never been my experience. The feather dusters have been a great addition to our brooders.
  5. room onthebroom

    First time chicken owner brooder advice.

    Tangled & killed in a feather duster? I’ve never heard that before. How would that even be possible?
  6. room onthebroom

    First time chicken owner brooder advice.

    They might be able to stick their heads thru those slats. I would tie some cheap plastic garden fencing or chicken wire or whatever you’ve got on hand to help block the gaps & keep them from getting stuck. Do you have a thermometer in there? Will you be getting a heat lamp? My favorite...
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