Has anyone ever used...

[WyncoteChicken]

A superpet rabbit cage as a brooder? I know the one I have is large enough, but I'm worried about a draft. They're being kept inside, but still...

 

[enola]

I do, just cover it with towels . . . .

Just make SURE that the heat source is SECURE so it cannot fall down on the chicks hovering under it.

 

[briteday]

I have one of those too. I usually use binder clips to attach some cardboard to three of the sides at one end where the lamp is hung overhead. Just don't let the lamp come near to the cardboard.

 

[mcjessen]

Just know that they will outgrow it quickly so have a larger one ready. Our three chics were only in their 35 gallon tote brooder for a week before we moved them into larger one.

 

[TheSitcomGirls]

I used a guinea pig cage that looks just like your picture. Worked great for my four peeps for about three weeks. Then I moved them to a big dog crate. That is a 100 watt bulb.

 

[birdstheword]

Yes, ours out grew the plastic tote after one week also.

We now keep ours in a large dog crate.

 

[Nicole01]

I did and I covered the sides, so it was draft free. I had to move the chicks out in a week and 2-3 days due to them growing so fast. I now have the chicks in an extra large dog kennel. They are much happier in there with the larger space.