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As several people already said, 1 square foot per chick is a good starting point.I will be getting 35 chicks soon...What is the best size to use for a brooder
Welcome to BYC!!Hello: I will be getting 35 chicks soon. I would like to know if this size of water trough would work for the brooder The size is 6' long x 2' wide x 2 ' high. What is the best size to use for a brooder
This is a MAJOR problem. You will need to have adult size, predator proof, properly ventilated housing for them by the time they are about 8 weeks old. You will not have enough time if you don't start now. I suggest converting a large shed into a coop.I dont have the coop built yet any other ideas on a brooder
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It's not big enough for that many chicks.
What type of chicks are you getting? Layer, bantam or broiler?
You want to shoot for 1 sq ft per chick for the first 3 weeks then increase the brooder size to 2 sq ft per chick.
And they start flying at 2 weeks and can easily fly up 2'.
HI. I have a shed that 8' x 8' would that work as a brooderHello and welcome to BYC!Glad you joined.
It's not big enough for that many chicks.
What type of chicks are you getting? Layer, bantam or broiler?
You want to shoot for 1 sq ft per chick for the first 3 weeks then increase the brooder size to 2 sq ft per chick.
And they start flying at 2 weeks and can easily fly up 2'.
Please see the post above from @NatJHI. I have a shed that 8' x 8' would that work as a brooder
Yes but you will need an even larger coop for when they mature.HI. I have a shed that 8' x 8' would that work as a brooder
Probably yes.HI. I have a shed that 8' x 8' would that work as a brooder