I need to build a brooder to accommodate 25 chicks from 1 day through 6 weeks old. It *must* be rodent (rat) proof as it will be in my detached garage in N. CA. Here's what I'm thinking of--please comment. 4'x6' plywood floor raised 1' off the ground on 4 4"x4" posts, with 18" high plywood walls, framed in 2"x2" boards. One 4' side will open out with a hinge for clean out of litter. I will have a hinged lid of 1/2" hardware cloth framed in 2x2s. I plan to use a cardboard chick guard inside during the first weeks and have a hanging 250 watt heat lamp over head. I also have an oil-filled radiator available if we have a cold night. Temps will probably be 50-70 degrees outside.
will this keep out rats?
will this be user-friendly for me?
will the chicks have enough room (std size, dual-purpose breeds)?
thanks!
will this keep out rats?
will this be user-friendly for me?
will the chicks have enough room (std size, dual-purpose breeds)?
thanks!