MarlyMonster
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In preparation for my hatching experiment I figured I’d get a head start and get working on a brooder box for when the chicks hatch. While looking online for a brooder I noticed they all are either expensive or just don’t look durable. So I figured I’d make my own!
It’s super cheap and it only took me a day to put together.
Here’s what you need:
IKEA Skubb storage box (93cm x 55cm x 19cm) - $12.99
Shower Curtain - $3.99 (dollar/discount store)
Needle and heavy duty thread (in my country we call it steel thread, not sure what it’s called in English)
This is the box when unfolded before modifying it (don’t mind the bronc saddle lol)
How to make it:
Simply unfold the box and roll up the zipper flap to close it. I secured it with a couple stitches so should I ever need to close it I can just cut the thread and unroll it.
Unfold your shower curtain and lay it into the storage box. I pinned it into place myself so it wouldn’t slide and I could get an idea of where to start sewing.
Once it’s pinned in place cut some of the excess plastic away for a cleaner work area.
Now just start sewing!
I started with the bottom myself, then moved onto the sides.
The corners I did last since you’re left with these big flaps of plastic.
Since I messed up when cutting those off I opted for melting the edges a little with a lighter and pressing it into the box so there’s no loose things for the chicks to peck at. See image below for details.
Marker with red is where I stitched the plastic in place. Marker in yellow is where I melted the plastic and stuck it together to avoid loose corners.
Now all you need is to add your non-slip bedding on top and you’re good to go!
Hope this was useful for people looking to make a brooder on a budget themselves
Feel free to message if something is unclear!
Marly
It’s super cheap and it only took me a day to put together.
Here’s what you need:
IKEA Skubb storage box (93cm x 55cm x 19cm) - $12.99
Shower Curtain - $3.99 (dollar/discount store)
Needle and heavy duty thread (in my country we call it steel thread, not sure what it’s called in English)
This is the box when unfolded before modifying it (don’t mind the bronc saddle lol)
How to make it:
Simply unfold the box and roll up the zipper flap to close it. I secured it with a couple stitches so should I ever need to close it I can just cut the thread and unroll it.
Unfold your shower curtain and lay it into the storage box. I pinned it into place myself so it wouldn’t slide and I could get an idea of where to start sewing.
Once it’s pinned in place cut some of the excess plastic away for a cleaner work area.
Now just start sewing!
I started with the bottom myself, then moved onto the sides.
The corners I did last since you’re left with these big flaps of plastic.
Since I messed up when cutting those off I opted for melting the edges a little with a lighter and pressing it into the box so there’s no loose things for the chicks to peck at. See image below for details.
Marker with red is where I stitched the plastic in place. Marker in yellow is where I melted the plastic and stuck it together to avoid loose corners.
Now all you need is to add your non-slip bedding on top and you’re good to go!
Hope this was useful for people looking to make a brooder on a budget themselves
Feel free to message if something is unclear!
Marly
