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

[dyorto]

My chicks are constantly playing king of the feeder and waterer now. I have a nipple waterer I can put in there, but any suggestions to stop them from getting on the feeder? I wouldn't care, but they are popping in the food

 

[lazy gardener]

Blooie, how are your eggies doing????

 

[dyorto]

even starting to get a few head feathers.

 

[Redufresne]

Update: all 6 survived the cold, cold night, even though the electric outlet tripped in the rain (the high winds shredded the Press n Seal I'd secured over the outlet to prevent this), and the heating pads were off. Still cold out, but they very seriously wanted freedom when I checked on them after a day and night and a morning cooped up in the coop with lots of food, water, and ventilation. So I put the batteries into the auto door and allowed it to open. They seem to be darting in and out of the coop at will, probably running in to warm up before doing more exploring outside. I decided to leave them be, despite how cold it seems to me. This evening, I'll make sure they all are inside before the door shuts, as it is supposed to get below freezing tonight. @Blooie is so right (of course) that they are very tough beasts, even at only five weeks. I am very impressed with them.

 

[GardenNut]

even starting to get a few head feathers.

She wants to see what son the other side of that cardboard! Hey, look what's over THERE!

 

[aart]

My chicks are constantly playing king of the feeder and waterer now. I have a nipple waterer I can put in there, but any suggestions to stop them from getting on the feeder? I wouldn't care, but they are popping in the food

even starting to get a few head feathers.

Set a funnel on top of jar....or I use the top of a 1 liter bottle up there(pseudo funnel).
They'll still try a few times, knock the funnel off which will freak them out and evenutally give it up.
Give them something else to jump up on.

 

[dyorto]

Set a funnel on top of jar....or I use the top of a 1 liter bottle up there(pseudo funnel).
They'll still try a few times, knock the funnel off which will freak them out and evenutally give it up.
Give them something else to jump up on.

Ok. I'll give that a go. Thanks

 

[perchie.girl]

Here we go!

 

[perchie.girl]

even starting to get a few head feathers.

Go to the 99cent store and buy a funnel to put on top of the feeder and waterer

Cute though

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote:
BLOOIED>>>>>

dont know why my capslock keeps sticking on.

deb