Need some brooder info weird idea

[Ravenlover]

Okay so button quail is due anyday and for the brooder i was wondering if after i cut a hole in the top of the plastic tub can i use the screen off a window to cover the hole so it doesn't jump out and so my cousins cat can't just some how get to it and jump in will this work cuz ill be having the heat lamp hanging in the air above it or will it some how melt it wich i don't think it would but if some one has experience doing this let me know if not what things around the house can i use im broke till sunday and there day 16 hatch day is Saturday

 

[Ravenlover]

Maybe post some home made brooders that worked for you ?

 

[NatJ]

Window screen over the hole is a very good idea. Good thinking!

Will it melt? I do not think so.

If you want to be really sure, you can test it: just set up the brooder, plug in the heat lamp, and check back in a while to see what happened. Do it when you're home and awake, and if you're really concerned--put it in the middle of a concrete floor (like a garage) or a bare/fireproof space (like a driveway.) You will know for sure in a few hours' time!

(Sometimes testing things is the easiest way to know, if no-one else knows the answer.)

 

[Nabiki]

I cover my brooder with 1/2" hardware cloth and either hang the heat inside or on top, depending on what temperature they need.

 

[Ravenlover]

I cover my brooder with 1/2" hardware cloth and either hang the heat inside or on top, depending on what temperature they need.
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Now about that hard wire cloth any hardware store ? Maybe amazon ? And what u paid for it if u can sorry if im asking too much

 

[Nabiki]

Now about that hard wire cloth any hardware store ? Maybe amazon ? And what u paid for it if u can sorry if im asking too much

I got this roll. I still have about a third of it after making a few things, including several brooders.

 

[FloorCandy]

 

[Ravenlover]

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What did u use for ur hole at the top floorcandy

 

[SavKel&RynKel]

If your strapped for cash for a couple days, can you just set up the brooder in the bathroom and keep the door closed so the cat can't get in?
Obviously not a great long-term suggestion, but we all understand being budget mindful, especially these days.

Ryn.

 

[Ravenlover]

If your strapped for cash for a couple days, can you just set up the brooder in the bathroom and keep the door closed so the cat can't get in?
Obviously not a great long-term suggestion, but we all understand being budget mindful, especially these days.

Ryn.

Was thinking of doing that since i already have the incubator in there since its the hottest place in my apartment during summer so the temp stays pretty even on the warm side