Broader set up

[kirak74]

Look OK? We are using our huge bathtub that no one ever uses

 

[chickens really]

Nice.......

Cheers!

 

[debid]

You realize every single thing in the room will be coated in dust? And they can fly out in a couple of weeks...

If you have your heart set on starting them in your house, I'd suggest a big, plastic storage box. Cut a giant hole in the lid and cover it in fencing material (the cheap plastic stuff is fine for this). This way, it's easy to move and contain them. It's always so sad when a chick flies out of an open brooder and either is killed by a pet or chills.

 

[aart]

That oughta work....for awhile.
There's the dust, and flying out, already mentioned...then there's the stink.

How many will be in there...and for how long??
They grow really fast and need more room than you think pretty quick.
Gotta coop built yet?

 

[chickens really]

Yep, Chick grow into total dust producing birds!
They really are dirty and gross.......



Cheers!

 

[kirak74]

It's our guest bathroom and we don't really use it - plus all the surfaces are easily cleaned. The coop is almost finished but my husband had a disagreement with the table saw, so we needed a temporary solution for a few weeks. Needless to say, the table saw won

 

[kirak74]

The tub is 20" deep. How long do you think we have before they can clear it?

 

[chickens really]

If it works for you then do it......




Cheers!

 

[debid]

The tub is 20" deep. How long do you think we have before they can clear it?

Depends a lot on how quickly they feather but by 4 weeks, nearly all. Some could manage it at 1-2. You can do plastic fencing over the tub, too. Just weight it down at the sides.

 

[aart]

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Screen cover is a good idea,probably have to frame it in wood, depending on tub surround shape, hardware cloth might work better.
2 weeks max......maybe less if they figure out how to get up on that little ledge.