Brooder

[BirdsInParadise]

Can i use an aquarium as a brooder for 2 silkies?
Its 30 x 13 x 13.

 

[Rod-T]

Can i use an aquarium as a brooder for 2 silkies?
Its 30 x 13 x 13.

Empty the water first

 

[BirdsInParadise]

I was hoping for some chicken of the sea...

 

[Rod-T]

Lol..

 

[Rod-T]

Make sure ya keep a eye on temp... being all glass it will hold heat.. small bulb

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us. You've received some good (and humorous) advice from Rod-T - for further feedback, you may wish to post your question on the "Raising baby chicks" forum.

Best wishes

CT

 

[MeepBeep]

Make sure ya keep a eye on temp... being all glass it will hold heat.. small bulb

Yes, you only need a small bulb, probably something like a 60W over one corner, but ironically glass actually has a far lower R value than corrugated cardboard (about 1/4 or less) and will thus hold less heat than corrugated cardboard box...

 

[BirdsInParadise]

Thank you, everyone.
Im getting excited, as are my kids.
Woo-hoo!!!!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!