Brooder in the coop?

[Jstaz]

I have not been able to find answers I am looking for in the search so I'll try posting. I am currently planning a new coop/run build and getting chicks for the first time. I wanted to build a brooder in the coop with the adults to keep everything in one area. I would have the chicks completely enclosed and planned to slant a roof so the adults wont get on top of the brooder. My thought is they chick will easier transition to the coop flock when the time comes as well. Any suggestions on this? Keep chicks out of coop? Is it ok to have them in there? The brooder would be away from nests and roosts.

 

[AgnesGray]

Yes, we have brooders built under the roost bars so the chicks can see the mature birds.

There are some articles about it here on BYC... these are some I have enjoyed:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...and-start-raising-your-chicks-outdoors.71995/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/yes-you-certainly-can-brood-chicks-outdoors.68067/

 

[jreardon1918]

Yes, we have brooders built under the roost bars so the chicks can see the mature birds.

There are some articles about it here on BYC... these are some I have enjoyed:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...and-start-raising-your-chicks-outdoors.71995/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/yes-you-certainly-can-brood-chicks-outdoors.68067/

We are doing this right now in the run. At 4 weeks, we will open the little escape doors and let the chicks mingle on their terms. A couple years ago, the chicks moved themselves into the coop at about 8 weeks. The articles above are both good.

 

[junior67]

I have not been able to find answers I am looking for in the search so I'll try posting. I am currently planning a new coop/run build and getting chicks for the first time. I wanted to build a brooder in the coop with the adults to keep everything in one area. I would have the chicks completely enclosed and planned to slant a roof so the adults wont get on top of the brooder. My thought is they chick will easier transition to the coop flock when the time comes as well. Any suggestions on this? Keep chicks out of coop? Is it ok to have them in there? The brooder would be away from nests and roosts.

I asked this in Feb. Here is a link to my post. there are some pictures and great advice in there: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/questions-on-making-a-brooder-inside-the-coop.1511096/

from what I understand they integrate really well. Just be sure once they are old enough to mingle with the big ones that they have little escape area's that the bigs can't get to.

I put mine under the poop boards in my coop. I am getting my chicks the end of the week so haven't used it yet.