I picked up 6 ,1 week old chicks last Friday. I put them in my coop under a cardboard box with the sides cut out so they can have access to the coop. You can see 2 nipple waters on the left side hanging down and food on the right. 100 watt flood light is hanging from roof down into the box for heat. ( Light is in Box)
This setup is simple. cheap and works. It was 12 degrees this morning and the chicks were fine. The nipple waterer furthest from the light had a little ice up. The birds were smart enough to stay under the light till daybreak.
Thought I would post this for people who are nervous about putting there birds out in the coop.
I cut the box a little higher on this side to take this picture. I left it sort of hinged so I can fold it back down. I will fold it back tonight to help keep the heat in. Also I pack the shavings up against the cutouts at night to keep out drafts.
Hope this helps.
This setup is simple. cheap and works. It was 12 degrees this morning and the chicks were fine. The nipple waterer furthest from the light had a little ice up. The birds were smart enough to stay under the light till daybreak.
Thought I would post this for people who are nervous about putting there birds out in the coop.
I cut the box a little higher on this side to take this picture. I left it sort of hinged so I can fold it back down. I will fold it back tonight to help keep the heat in. Also I pack the shavings up against the cutouts at night to keep out drafts.
Hope this helps.
