First timer brooder box

[no1hilbily]

found a nice metal tub thanks for all the advise here are the chicks just got them home today

 

[Fred's Hens]

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Is that a food tray stretching across the brooder? Holy Smokes!!! Don't you think they'll fill that full of poop before they eat that much feed?

 

[domino7]

Man, why all the criticism lol? I think it looks great. I use the plastic totes too. They're so easy to clean. You'll figure out what works best for you as you go. Don't worry, just enjoy them.

 

[no1hilbily]

going to get different one tomorrow

 

[newchicks5]

cute chicks!

 

[no1hilbily]

No it wont fill up with poop got home from work today and it is almost empty surprised me

 

[no1hilbily]

new brooder they out grew the metal tub quick

 

[SilkieChickenLover336]

nice!! i like it! add a roosting bar!

 

[riomurphy]

I am a 1st time poster on this site, and soon to be chick owner. My 6 chicks are arriving in 10 days. I have researched brooders and found that the plastic tote boxes / containers work great for a 1st time brooding box. So, that's what I am going with. I have the feeder, waterer, shavings, brooding lamp, and paper towels, all ready to go. Is there anything else I am missing or not thinking of? Any advice to a first timer, would be very much appreciated. Thanks for your advice.