New Chick Brooder~~~~~Pics~~~~

[brkuk]

This is my 4 Week Brooder. It is 4x4x2 high. I used old fence boards and vinyl fence for the top that are tongue and groove for easy removal. My Chicks love it. 4 more weeks and they are out of the basement.

 

[Wynette]

Awe, they look happy & sweet!

You might consider cutting out a section in the lid and putting in hardware cloth; they need to get air circulated to them. That's very imortant. But that's one fancy looking brooder!

ETA: Just noticed that little roost in there - CUTE!

 

[brkuk]

There are holes in each side and the top sides off for getting them out. I open the top and put the light on a grate during the day when it is warmer.

 

[Wynette]

Oh, I see - sounds like it's working out really well for you (and them) - looks super nice!!

 

[spencer creek]

Wow, that one put's mine to shame! I like the window. Very nice. Looks pro-built.

 

[brkuk]

the plexglass Windows put me back $4.50 for both. the whole box was $9.25 with vinyl floor. That's thinking GREEN. My DW is a big GREEN thinker.

 

[RockyToggRanch]

If my DH would just stop complaining long enough to build me one of those, we'd both be happy. My set up is sooooo not working out.

Great job!

 

[birdbrain2]

thats one nice brooder!!

but i must ask about ventilation is there any?

 

[brkuk]

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I also get them out twice a day for about a hour to fly and strech their wings.

 

[Bigboy's Chicks]

Great looking brooder. I think a lot of people would like to have the plans for your brooder. Could it be possible to give us a material list with plans, if you have the time. It is no doubt the cleanest and best looking one i have seen. Again great job. [Only if you want to give the plans.]