I am about to build a brooder/hutch tyype structure for my broody hens and then to raise the chicks for a few weeks. Up til now I've been using tupperware biins, dog crates, and I purchased a hutch that didn't workk out right so ii sold it.
I have been perusing the internet and Craigslist, but would love some ideas/ photos from you all to help me design it. I wantt a box-type section that can be completely closed, but open into a run, all enclosed like a bunny huutch but with some special requirements.
Here is what it needs to have:
1: A wire top of way to safely attach aa heat lamp and then adjust its height. I'm thinking a wire top.
2: a door that opens from the box for easy cleaning.
3. A door that opens so I can reach all parts of the run easily.
4. I don't want anything huge, it will be kept under our carport.
5. Will not need any egg boxes, but removable roost bars for the chicks to roost when they get older.
I think that is all I can think of for now. Will add and respond when needed. Thanks so much in advance. I know you guys are going to come up with some cool pics to go from.
I have been perusing the internet and Craigslist, but would love some ideas/ photos from you all to help me design it. I wantt a box-type section that can be completely closed, but open into a run, all enclosed like a bunny huutch but with some special requirements.
Here is what it needs to have:
1: A wire top of way to safely attach aa heat lamp and then adjust its height. I'm thinking a wire top.
2: a door that opens from the box for easy cleaning.
3. A door that opens so I can reach all parts of the run easily.
4. I don't want anything huge, it will be kept under our carport.
5. Will not need any egg boxes, but removable roost bars for the chicks to roost when they get older.
I think that is all I can think of for now. Will add and respond when needed. Thanks so much in advance. I know you guys are going to come up with some cool pics to go from.
