NEED BROODER!

[little chick-y baby mama]

hi I desperately need brooder ideas. The chicks are growing SO fast!!!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Most people use a puppy pen or a metal horse trough. How many do you have,

 

[little chick-y baby mama]

Most people use a puppy pen or a metal horse trough. How many do you have,

we have 5 two and a half week chicks.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Then a trough or puppy pen will work. Mine are a bit cramped near the end, but I usually can have quite a few in a trough if I stay on top of cleaning

 

[Ryguy3684]

I use this pen from Amazon. I like it because you can configure it to any size/shape. I've also made a lid with the wire kit they sell. If you zip tie one of the panels, you can make a door as well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XTG94TH?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

This one collapses down for storage and it's reusable. My first brooder was just cardboard panels, which work, but they don't hold up well if you plan on brooding more than once

 

[Ridgerunner]

You might look through this thread for ideas.

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/852787/lets-see-photos-of-your-brooders

This is in the "Articles" section at the top of this page. More ideas.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/incubators-brooders.27/

 

[CHlCKEN]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/setting-up-a-chick-brooder-🐥.76291/