Apr 15, 2007 #1 jeremy frenz In the Brooder 12 Years Apr 8, 2007 32 2 32 portland OR I was wondering if a 50 gallon glass aquarium would work for housing chicks?
Apr 15, 2007 #2 hypnojessi In the Brooder 13 Years Jan 13, 2007 74 1 39 Troy, MO Yes, I've seen pics on here of people using aquariums for brooders so it should work fine.
Apr 16, 2007 #3 robin416 Songster 12 Years Feb 6, 2007 2,056 22 203 Its a super idea, keeps those peeps out where you can watch them. No chance of drafts because of the glass sides.
Its a super idea, keeps those peeps out where you can watch them. No chance of drafts because of the glass sides.
Apr 16, 2007 #4 AccidentalFarm Crowing 13 Years Mar 29, 2007 1,310 744 314 Texas It does sound like a great idea. The only problem I see is if water gets spilled, there will be little airflow to help dry out the bedding. If you stir up the bedding regularly and scoop out the poo, it should stay nice and dry and clean.
It does sound like a great idea. The only problem I see is if water gets spilled, there will be little airflow to help dry out the bedding. If you stir up the bedding regularly and scoop out the poo, it should stay nice and dry and clean.