Brooder help

[BabyGotQuack]

Yes! Lots of ventilation. Once I finish the run side I’m going to cut a door hole. Just had to get them outside asap. Is crazy how small they look in there when they look so big inside.

This is from the front before I finished the top and the side doors.

You probably won’t want a run door yet (or atleast have a way to close it off) until they’re fully feathered. But eventually having one will be nice! I think they’ll really enjoy having a 4 wall enclosure!

I think what you’ve got is great so far, keep updating as you go!

 

[Lilysquared]

Hi! In the run part of the enclosure I was going to fill it with pea gravel but I’m feeling iffy about it, mostly because it’ll be a lot of money and labor and also kinda messy. I have a bunch of 3-5” river stones, could I use those? Would they be annoying to keep clean? Can ducks walk on them well?

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Anyone??

I don’t have rock in mine and I know nothing about rock in the run. Hopefully someone else can give some input.

 

[Lilysquared]

What do you use for ground cover?

 

[BabyGotQuack]

What do you use for ground cover?

Just dirt, works great when it’s dry. Just rake it out when needed.

But….. when it’s wet it can be a muddy mess. Definitely not my first choice but obviously not bad enough for me to change it.

We redid our coop and run this year, I’m hoping with a different roof and pitch it will be better. I’ve also added a shade tarp on the sides that I hope will help with inclement weather coming in from the sides. We will see!

 

[Lilysquared]

Fingers crossed!