Ive got tired of trying to raise numbers of chicks in tubs and boxs..So I built this, today..Its six feet long and two feet wide/deep..It has removable dividers than can make three 2'x2' stalls. Each section has its own light fixture..Each light fixture is plugged into a power strip in the back..A dimmer switch has been wired into the power strip cord.This way I can easily adjust the temp according to the weather.I had to have a brooder that can take care of chicks in the barn during cold weather. .Its pretty cold here tonight and even 75 watt bulbs have had no problem keeping each stall up to 95*..Im sure heat lamps would keep them warm no matter the weather.I plan on putting wire mesh cones around the bulbs i just havent made them yet.Each stall has its own thermometer.It has a 1/4" wire mesh bottom. I plan on covering this for their first days with matt or paper towels until their feet can toughen up..The brooder has a full length tray under the bottom that slides out for easy manure clean up..In the pics the tray hasnt been coated yet, but it soon will be..
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