Ok so I need to make a brooder this weekend! I have 25 standard chicks in a 2.5x2.5 brooder. They are not even a week old. I need to make it so it can hold them for atleast 5 weeks. What should the dimensions be, and what about the design? Thanks!
I use a 4X8 brooder for this many chicks. You will notice when it's time to move them to a bigger space. Typically 1 sq foot per bird plus feeder and watering station. There are lots of brooder designs on byc. I'll see if I can find the link to the info to add here. eta - here ya go..have fun! https://www.backyardchickens.com/chicken-coop-brooder.html
