Hatching eggs, I need to know everything!

[FridayYet]

You can use chicken wire or something similar and make a lid. Depending on the size of your brooder, they start flying out sooner than you think!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Chicken wire or something similar but be careful as it gets hot!! Have you considered what you will use when they get too big to fit under a desk lamp? They grow quickly and will need more room under the heat source.

 

[emmaellis111]

This might sound stupid but I've read somewhere on here about they don't need light all the time, so I was wondering what about an waterproof electric heat mat for dogs? Would that work Instead? (Mat rolled up like a tube shape? ) X

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Yes it could work. Check out this link ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/956958/mama-heating-pad-in-the-brooder-picture-heavy-update
Blooie has great results with this method of heating pad.

 

[emmaellis111]

That's good new, I don't like the idea of a lamp being on 24/7, would make me a bit scared of a fire, but a blankt wouldn't scare me too much,

great thread btw thank u x

 

[emmaellis111]

I've been google roaming and I've come across a reptile heater? Would they produce enough heat?

 

[FridayYet]

Have you looked at brooder plates? They are made for chicks.

 

[emmaellis111]

There a bit expensive for what they are x

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

But they are worth it for peace of mind. I liked mine so much I got another. Can you post a link to the reptile heater?

 

[emmaellis111]

Do you know what. I'm going to get a brooder plate. I know they were designed for chicks and they are reliable. And they look cute too

but the one question I can't find an answer to is how do you change the temperature?.
And instead of building a wooden brooder box would a cardboard box do? And after they have hatched and dryer off how long do I have to wait to hold one?x