New to the scene. Just got 8 chicks here in az. Any problem with keeping in 40 gal aquarium/terrariu

[fredjolayemi]

Yea that

 

[sourland]

That will work for a bit, but they will rapidly outgrow such a small 'cage'.

 

[KeyFlock]

And just like sourland said- you can keep them in there for now, but they will outgrow it quickly.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. X3 on sourland; you won't be able to keep them in that 40 gallon aquarium for long. If you haven't done so already, definitely check out our Learning Center at https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center. There is lots of useful information there. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Cheers.

 

[BRDSRFMLY2]

That is probabky ok for a few days but make sure you clean it often the lack of airflow can damage their respritory system.

 

[sunflour]

Glad you have joined us and congrats on getting your own flock.

Bet you will need a much larger brooder in about a week or so - even in a 100 gallon water trough, my 6 gals were filling it up by 5 weeks

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC & Merry Christmas! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

They will also fly to the top of the brooder a lot sooner than you think. They can hop or fall and not be to get back inside. Please have a wire top to contain them and keep pets, etc. from getting to them.

 

[fredjolayemi]

Thanks all, have larger temp tanks to use till they can be acclimated to outdoor larger fenced coop.any good literature to suggest for my free time?

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

That might work for about a week, tops. I would start looking for an alternative soon. You may try calling around to some appliance stores to see if anyone has a large appliance box you could get for free.