So, work on the brooder is 50%ish complete (it depends on whether you ask me or the perfectionist building it), and I am curious how long they can stay in it, as it seems like progress on the coop with be delayed a bit longer as I'm not allowed to walk yet.
The brooder is 4'x4'x2'. I shall post pics once it is complete, but there will be an area with the heat lamp, feed and water not too far away, a sand pit and some logs and sticks to play on. Will probably add a short roosting bar as well, and possibly another light in the middle so the entire thing stay warm (room it is in hoers between 60 and 65 degrees).
For 6 chicks, how long will they stay relatively happy in that set up before they absolutely need the coop? I plan on building a decent sized playpen so they can have outdoor time once they are either 3 weeks old, or temps stay warm. Currently I think it's gotten to about 60 here in CT, but not exactly sure.
Thanks
The brooder is 4'x4'x2'. I shall post pics once it is complete, but there will be an area with the heat lamp, feed and water not too far away, a sand pit and some logs and sticks to play on. Will probably add a short roosting bar as well, and possibly another light in the middle so the entire thing stay warm (room it is in hoers between 60 and 65 degrees).
For 6 chicks, how long will they stay relatively happy in that set up before they absolutely need the coop? I plan on building a decent sized playpen so they can have outdoor time once they are either 3 weeks old, or temps stay warm. Currently I think it's gotten to about 60 here in CT, but not exactly sure.
Thanks