Bantie brooder space requirements

[akemt]

How much space would I need in a brooder for 24 (assuming they all make it here alive) bantie chicks? Is there a __ space per bantie chick rule of thumb? I know they're smaller than full-sized chicks, but how does that translate when calculating brooder size? I'm hoping to avoid having to get two or three brooders (since that would require 2 or 3 lights and watering and feeding sets) and just do one larger one.

Suggestions?

 

[Judy]

The info I have is 3/4 of a square foot for 8 weeks, so for 24 chicks that would 18 sq ft, or 3'x6', for example.

I'd try to find a refrigerator box, myself.