So still trying to figure out a more permanent brooder build.
Sketched a bit to figure out what I might do building one from scratch.
Very much a novice at this and would appreciate any input. Are there aspects about this that probably wouldn't work or things I could do to make my life a little easier?
So my thoughts are;
should be at least 40square feet of space for the chicks (to accommodate up to 20 chicks up to 6 weeks)
Raised up a couple feet
At least one screened wall for airflow and watching/interacting with them, other walls likely more solid wood panels
Top opens up for set up and maintenance
An alternative door on the side for interaction
Legs on wheels for mobility
Possible self under the box for additional storage
Removable plastic trays for the floor
Sketched a bit to figure out what I might do building one from scratch.
Very much a novice at this and would appreciate any input. Are there aspects about this that probably wouldn't work or things I could do to make my life a little easier?
So my thoughts are;
should be at least 40square feet of space for the chicks (to accommodate up to 20 chicks up to 6 weeks)
Raised up a couple feet
At least one screened wall for airflow and watching/interacting with them, other walls likely more solid wood panels
Top opens up for set up and maintenance
An alternative door on the side for interaction
Legs on wheels for mobility
Possible self under the box for additional storage
Removable plastic trays for the floor