My bathtub brooder

[Emmalion]

I have Pekin duck eggs hatching this weekend. 5 of them to be exact. Well I was reading on here about the wet mess ducks can make and how people have used bathtubs and shower stalls as brooders for their chicks so why not ducks. I am sure its been done for duckies but I haven't seen it yet. lol

So today I decided to get the brooder ready for their arrival.

I made their water supply out of a milk jug with holes cut into it and duct tape to make them smaller while they are little. I cut them to big and I saw how others have had their babies get into the jug or bottle.

So smaller they went.

So here are my pics of what I created today for the little ones.

So started with the empty tub

Then made panels for the top. There are 2 so one can be removed without having to take off the whole thing. I placed them on the higher ledge so the cats can't reach down inside to get the babies. Yes I am paranoid

Used the leftover chicken wire that was of no use anymore to secure the front area. This area also slides open so I can get into the tub without having to step over it.
The water is by the drain and the food near that. I also used some of the non slip stuff for under carpets that I ran through the washing machine to clean it up. Placed a big bulky towel on the bottom to keep them away from the cold tub and covered with another thinner towel to help keep the thicker one cleaner longer.

I am just waiting on my heat lamp to come in the mail. Should be here on Thursday. I am using the ceramic heating element as the bathroom gets light throughout the entire day.


Thanks for looking. Hope you like it.

 

[Mom 2em All]

looks really good. Make sure you keep the rubber liner down so they have a sure grip.

But I have to ask....



where will you bathe?

 

[Emmalion]

Quote:
I have a shower upstairs. I never really use the tub that much. I think my dogs get more use out of it than I do. It holds more water than I have in my hot water tank so it takes forever to fill it.

 

[ducksinarow]

I must confess I used my upstairs bathtub also. We were getting ready to replace the tub anyhow because it leaked. I will tell you they will turn it into a nasty mess, but since yours still works I think it would be perfect. When you want them to have a swim just fill it up. You don't even have to remove the ducks.

 

[T Hi]

I have 13 Indian runners due to hatch in a week and a half and then another 13 a week and a half after that! I have my incubator set up on the step going up to my soaker tub. So using the tub is just the next step away!!

I have a detached shower in the same bathroom. So we all can stay clean!

 

[Emmalion]

Quote:
I bet they would love to shower with you

Just watch the soap in their eyes