How much space when 30 meat chicks arrive

CDennis

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Apr 1, 2009
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I have only ever raised small batches of chicks/turkeys never over 12 at a time. I am getting 30 red broilers from Ideal at the start of November and I need some help deciding how much room they will need at first. Its starting to get cold here w/ highs in the 50's and low's in the 30's so they are going to need to be in my barn in a brooder w/ a heat lamp. I hope to be able to free-range them a little but I guess that depends on the weather as they get a little older. I have started all my other guys in a 30 gallon fish tank, and then moved them into a 75 gallon stock tank. I use the 30 gallon fish tank because it seems to keep the heat better when they are young but I think this might be too small for 30 even during the first week. Any suggestions?
 
We use roof flashing in a circle and with shavings. We expanded it as they grow, the aluminum flashing reflects the heat well.
 
I might use 2 lights spread apart. They tend to pile up under one light. 2 lights makes them spread out more. Piling seems to be a big problem with them. Dead chickies in the morning. 75 gallon tank for sure.
 

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