BROODER thread! Post pics of your brooders!

[chicken_angler]

 

[DawnSuiter]

Here is our brooder #2, a dumpster find!
We used a dog crate brooder, and i would again, but it was difficult to access the chicks without getting "in" there myself... so here's what were using for our next two clutches... It's a former toddler bed.

Here's when he brought it home:

And AFTER

Plastic hardware cloth hot glued on all windows. It was missing a 'door' on the side so we used cardboard to cover the gap.

Clothspins on the far right side to hold the plastic net

and with the big "window" open for access

 

[Dinos_rock]

bodyflight- That's really creative!

I would have never thought that that could be used as a brooder and is looks like it works well too.

 

[Coachp]

I am a newbie- and this forum has been great! Thanks to everyone that shares. I hope someday to contribute. I hope to get my chicks after vacation in August so I can spend some time with them.

Thanks to everyone!

 

[karanleaf]

Bodyflight That is great use of someone disguarded item

Great thinking I love the creativity of it

And it's sooo cute for the the fuzzies who get to call it home.

Show us pics when you get them in there.... It will be so fun for you to watch them..

Again great job

it Karan

 

[DawnSuiter]

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WHY Thank you!

So far it's working out really well, and it's easy to get into as well..
Here is the thread with my new fuzzybutts: BamaChickens Grandchicks

and here's Snoozer, loaded with 15 new fuzzies!!!

I'm so glad hubby brought this home!!!

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Here is my temp brooder for when the chicks first hatch:

It depends on the number of chicks to the hatch as to how long they stay in this one.

Here is the larger brooder out in the back barn grain room that they move into out of the fishtank one:

 

[karanleaf]

Bodyflight you have a good DH there to help you out that way..

Are those Maran chicks?

They are so sweet.. Looks like it's working out well.

Good thinking Kitty

I never would have though of a watering tank
Hum

wonder if I can find one next time... Thanks for the idea

 

[Farmer Kitty]

If you have any farms around you, try there. That is one that no longer holds water so, I put it to use as a brooder. Many farmers have to replace a tank or two every year and have old one around. I know we do!

 

[DawnSuiter]

Hi Karan, Those are all Orpingtons & Australorps, we're so proud!
I read DH your note, he appreciated it

he is pretty great.

Thanks