brooder size

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hi i wanna make a brooder for 18 2week old chicks whay size should it be. also can a gaft 2 day old chicks to a mom with 1 week old chicks

 

[pueawjapygrta]

18 chicks
1 week 4.5 sq feet
2-3 weeks 9 sq. feet
3-5 weeks 13.5 sq. feet
5-8 weeks 18 sq. feet
8 weeks + 36 sq feet