Missuswayne
In the Brooder
Hey there. I have 3 grown hens and am planning to add four to five chicks to the flock in the next month. We got our girls as pullets so these will be our first chicks.
Thoughts about this type of brooder setup? Will 4-5 chicks outgrow this quickly or will it last us until they are ready to join the big girls? (I'm in SE Pennsylvania if that matters re average spring temps.)
https://onhitchingpostlane.com/2015/01/31/diy-chick-brooder/I like this one because I have two inside cats and do not want a massacre. Looks as though she had 10 chicks in there and they outgrew it after 3 weeks. Maybe by having fewer chicks I will not have that problem?
As for location -- we do not have a garage. Our basement is unfinished and would be a decent option except for the lack of daylight -- I've read it's preferable for chicks to experience daylight while in the brooder. I'm toying with the idea of locating them somewhere in our living space instead, but wonder how filthy things will become even if there's only a few of them...
Thanks!
Thoughts about this type of brooder setup? Will 4-5 chicks outgrow this quickly or will it last us until they are ready to join the big girls? (I'm in SE Pennsylvania if that matters re average spring temps.)
https://onhitchingpostlane.com/2015/01/31/diy-chick-brooder/I like this one because I have two inside cats and do not want a massacre. Looks as though she had 10 chicks in there and they outgrew it after 3 weeks. Maybe by having fewer chicks I will not have that problem?
As for location -- we do not have a garage. Our basement is unfinished and would be a decent option except for the lack of daylight -- I've read it's preferable for chicks to experience daylight while in the brooder. I'm toying with the idea of locating them somewhere in our living space instead, but wonder how filthy things will become even if there's only a few of them...
Thanks!