Open Contest Creative Brooder Contest—17th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along

[Cloverfluff]

I used my dog's old crate. I started them in one of my dog food boxes when I first purchased them. The lamp was attached to the top of the kennel and they had a cloth draped on the outside to help keep the warmth contained. Once they got big enough to jump up and down on the sides of the box, I removed it and the heat lamp. Mostly because once kept trying to jump on the heat lamp. I added the perches at that time to give them some practice. I would recommended a barrier at the base against the bars to try and reduce the amount of shavings that get kicked out.

 

[thecatumbrella]

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I used my dog's old crate. I started them in one of my dog food boxes when I first purchased them. The lamp was attached to the top of the kennel and they had a cloth draped on the outside to help keep the warmth contained. Once they got big enough to jump up and down on the sides of the box, I removed it and the heat lamp. Mostly because once kept trying to jump on the heat lamp. I added the perches at that time to give them some practice. I would recommended a barrier at the base against the bars to try and reduce the amount of shavings that get kicked out.

The cage walls are great for wedging in practice perches!