Brooder help

[Lilysquared]

We just torn down our old coop and replaced it with a new one so I don’t have photos of the actual set up but I still have the piece of plywood I bought and the hardware that I can show you View attachment 4185822View attachment 4185823
So I got a piece of plywood to fit and found these things at ace, I have no clue what they’re called but anyways the hook part stayed in the coop and then when I needed to divide the plywood just clips right in. I had one on each end.

Hiiiii again! I ended up getting more ducklings they’re medium sized breeds and I’m trying to figure out what temps are acceptable for outdoor brooding (I’m planning to divide half of duck house, as you suggested). They’re 2 weeks old but I don’t feel they’ve outgrown their indoor brooder yet.. maybe in a few hours

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Hiiiii again! I ended up getting more ducklings they’re medium sized breeds and I’m trying to figure out what temps are acceptable for outdoor brooding (I’m planning to divide half of duck house, as you suggested). They’re 2 weeks old but I don’t feel they’ve outgrown their indoor brooder yet.. maybe in a few hours

The struggle is real!!!! Once you get ducks it’s like an obsession Lets see these new babies!

Where do you live again and what are your temps like? I’ve only done outdoor brooding in summer but depending on your set up it could still work going into fall.

 

[Lilysquared]

The struggle is real!!!! Once you get ducks it’s like an obsession Lets see these new babies!

Where do you live again and what are your temps like? I’ve only done outdoor brooding in summer but depending on your set up it could still work going into fall.

I took them to my toddlers school today and they were a hit! Ducks loved it, kids loved it, teachers loved it! So fun!

I live in northern Delaware so the forecast these days is rather erratic. Lows range from high 40s to low 60s (F).

 

[BabyGotQuack]

I took them to my toddlers school today and they were a hit! Ducks loved it, kids loved it, teachers loved it! So fun!

I live in northern Delaware so the forecast these days is rather erratic. Lows range from high 40s to low 60s (F).

Fun! They’re so cute!

What will you do for heat out there?

 

[Lilysquared]

Fun! They’re so cute!

What will you do for heat out there?

That’s what I’m worried about. I have a heating plate but that won’t fit them for much longer. I also have a heat lamp but I get very stressed about it catching the duck house on fire. Either way, I would need to put an extension cord out there

 

[BabyGotQuack]

That’s what I’m worried about. I have a heating plate but that won’t fit them for much longer. I also have a heat lamp but I get very stressed about it catching the duck house on fire. Either way, I would need to put an extension cord out there

Sorry for the delayed reply! So what you could do if you don’t have a great heat source is have them out in the coop during the day and bring them in at night.

You could also block the coop in half, set it up like you would for the babies and put a thermometer in there and check temps before you actually put them out.


I hear ya on the heat lamps, I won’t use one. I have a heating pad meant for brooding

I put that heating pad into a little bunny hutch

And then the hutch inside the half of the coop blocked off for them, that way they have a nice enclosure that is warm but can come out of it into the coop if it’s too warm I wish I had a pic but I don’t and I don’t even have the same coop any more to show you dang it.

Hopefully that all made sense!

 

[Lilysquared]

Oh I like that idea thank you!

 

[Lilysquared]

Sorry for the delayed reply! So what you could do if you don’t have a great heat source is have them out in the coop during the day and bring them in at night.

You could also block the coop in half, set it up like you would for the babies and put a thermometer in there and check temps before you actually put them out.


I hear ya on the heat lamps, I won’t use one. I have a heating pad meant for brooding

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I put that heating pad into a little bunny hutch

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And then the hutch inside the half of the coop blocked off for them, that way they have a nice enclosure that is warm but can come out of it into the coop if it’s too warm I wish I had a pic but I don’t and I don’t even have the same coop any more to show you dang it.

Hopefully that all made sense!

Is it okay for the babies and adults to be able to see each other? Or should the divider be opaque?

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Is it okay for the babies and adults to be able to see each other? Or should the divider be opaque?

Yes it’s ok that they see each other, good even. It helps them get used to each other with a barrier so no one gets hurt.

Whenever I have babies I have a little fence I can keep them in while my adults free range. Everyone can get to know each other without any brawls.

 

[Lilysquared]

Okay that’s exactly what I was thinking. Glad my instincts are right (this time)