I want to build a brooder.

[Iheartchicks<3:)]

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I have a coop, but it has an rooster and an adult hen, so i do not think i will put them in with them. until 3 months or so.

 

[ScissorChick]

Have you got somwhere to put the chicks when they get old enough?

 

[Iheartchicks<3:)]

I would like to build a brooder that will have a sand floor. I would like it to be wire top with a heat lamp at that can be adjustable, but stable. My local farmer's supply has a BEAUTIFUL setup!

 

[Iheartchicks<3:)]

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Yes i have a coop, i already have chickens as well.

 

[admhotel]

I have built three of them recently, (1)3'X4' and (2)2'X3'. I used 1/2" plywood and screwed it together. 1"X2" boards are used for the top and has hinged tops and lifts off for easy cleaning. I can give you dimensions if you are interested.



If you plan on using sand I would go with a thicker plywood to take the extra wieght.

 

[Komaki]

Someone asked if there was a coop for Dumbies. So I had my 7yr old son build one. It is actually a brooder. I have step by step photos but it's impossible for me to get them in the forum. I would be happy to show it to you if you will email me at [email protected]

 

[shellshocked]

If you decide to go ahead and build your own you may want put a vinyl floor covering over your plywood floor. It's easy to clean and would be a moisture barrier if you decide to put sand in there.

 

[buzymom13]

We just use plastic tubs from Walmart. They are cheap and easy to clean. They are also easy to cut the middle of the lid area out and put wire over to make a lid. Costs like 10 - 15 bucks total for a BIG one.

I'm saving my money for renovating my coop/run this year.

Good Luck!

 

[GeneJordan]

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I agree, unless you can make one out of scraps and practice before building the coop.

You could build a 4x8' and maybe make it 2 foot tall.

Try Garden Girl's Chicken Tractor, she uses her raised garden beds...

 

[7L Farm]

Iheartchicks<3

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Yes i have a coop, i already have chickens as well.

What we are trying to say is where are you going to put the chicks after they out grow the brooder. I brood my

chicks in their coop.​