New pen for the chicks

Mechtel8989

In the Brooder
Apr 13, 2018
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Akeley, mn
Just finished my new pen for the Lil girls. Its 56"*27"*18". Any ideas or things I've missed please let me know. Just winging it over here
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Well done on providing more room. Start on their permanent coop. They grow rapidly.
Ditto Dat^^^ Good Job!
...and make a lid for the brooder before they learn to jump out.
Make it just like long side panel but wider...or two long side panels might work hinged together in middle for top access.
Then you can set heat lamp right on top of mesh and add a dimmer extension cord to adjust heat output.
 
For some toys...
A shallow container with dirt/sand and some chick grit. They can get grit by pecking and enjoy dust bathing in it.
A mirror. Yup, they are pretty vain! Mine spend a good part of the day looking/pecking at their reflection!
Fluffy balls. They love snuggling up against them or attacking them by pecking. It’s a love-hate relationship...
A little branch for perching on. Mine haven’t really been using it yet, but as they get older they appreciate it more!

They love having stimulation and stuff to do! Have fun with them! What breeds are they?
 

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