brooder size

[awagnon]

I am about to get 3 australorp or barred rock chicks to add to my flock. We want to build a brooder box for them. Can anyone tell me how big we need to make it so they can use it until they are ready to join my other 3 girls? Thanks a bunch!

 

[nuthatched]

How old do you consider old enough to join the big ones?

 

[awagnon]

Prob around 8 weeks or when they are fully feathered.

 

[nuthatched]

Prob around 8 weeks or when they are fully feathered.

You want something about 8-9 Square feet, like a large box or baby playpen.

 

[awagnon]

awesome. Thanks so much! now off to get to buildin.....