Mama Heating Pad in the Brooder (Picture Heavy) - UPDATE

[casportpony]

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I'm such a visual person, so seeing pictures is so very helpful!

 

[daxigait]

It needs to be able to change as the chicks grow. I eyeballed it based on memory of previous chick size but it can easily be adjusted if I'm off. It's about 4" of clearance in front at center then sloped on 3 sides like a cave.

Will either of you be taking pictures of them? 

maybe. Fire Ant Farm is going to post pictures for me of her third one today on Sally's thread.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Thanks, I'll check it out.

 

[aart]

maybe. Fire Ant Farm is going to post pictures for me of her third one today on Sally's thread.

Link please?

 

[casportpony]

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maybe. Fire Ant Farm is going to post pictures for me of her third one today on Sally's thread.

Link please?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...osts-bantychooks-and-more/36340#post_18078129

 

[debid]

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[Shezadandy]

Just wanted to jump in and say my Wilco trip yesterday killed my chick self restraint and I brought home some new friends.

These are the first 'feed-store' chicks I've purchased- originally was going to mail-order for April but ... well, chicks.

So home they came - from under heat lamps at the store to the MHP here at home- and they slept. And slept. And slept. And slept. I actually had to go wake them up to have them eat and drink. I think they got their first taste of a quiet warm dark space to sleep and just collapsed. They are all healthy (so far) -- and today are all over the place as expected.

The "improvement" this time through is I zip-tied 2 racks for foil/saran wrap on cabinet doors, bent to fit the chicks, of course, with the heating pad in between - tightly enough that I can't get a fingernail under the wire portion. Some of the chicks are bigger than others, so I propped one side up on a 2x4 to make a taller side (not in the picture).

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Just wanted to jump in and say my Wilco trip yesterday killed my chick self restraint and I brought home some new friends.

These are the first 'feed-store' chicks I've purchased- originally was going to mail-order for April but ... well, chicks.

So home they came - from under heat lamps at the store to the MHP here at home- and they slept. And slept. And slept. And slept. I actually had to go wake them up to have them eat and drink. I think they got their first taste of a quiet warm dark space to sleep and just collapsed. They are all healthy (so far) -- and today are all over the place as expected.

The "improvement" this time through is I zip-tied 2 racks for foil/saran wrap on cabinet doors, bent to fit the chicks, of course, with the heating pad in between - tightly enough that I can't get a fingernail under the wire portion. Some of the chicks are bigger than others, so I propped one side up on a 2x4 to make a taller side (not in the picture).

Oh, my! I am currently under self-imposed grounding from Wilco (which store did you go to?) for at least two more weeks because I don't want to torture myself looking at all the little fuzzbutts before I can bring any home with me.

 

[Blooie]

I just love the chick and setup photos you all have been posting, even if I don't get to respond to all of them. If dues keep rolling in at this rate I'll be a happy lady!

 

[csneill]

Just got in touch with a local farmer that raises black copper Marans & lives only about 30 miles from me. They're having a hatch in March! Better get my brooder & mhp ready again!! Going for a colorful egg basket- already have green, brown, white & speckles from my wellies. Now on to the elusive blue egg...