Not your typical brooder LOL DONE

[carey34]

Awesome idea!! I bet they love it.

 

[Zahboo]

They are really enjoying the space. If I went from a 12x15 space, half being taken up by a feeder and waterer to a 4x3 space, I think I'd be happy too! They are trying to roost on the shelf, may have to block that off. Don't want them getting hurt!

 

[redhen]

good idea!

 

[Zahboo]

I couldn't find any cardboard or wood worth using, so I stole a bird cage idea and used a fitted sheet and snugged it under and around. It works PERFECTLY!

 

[NancyDz]

Just be careful with the heat lamp near the material. Otherwise great idea!

Nancy

 

[Chickenmaven]

You use what you can. My first "bigger brooder" was a basement shower stall & two baby gates. It worked.

 

[Zahboo]

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The light buld isn't touching the fabric and chicks can't reach. There is a "box" of chick wire around it now to avoid anything touching it.

 

[sloallie10]

WOW!!! creative!!!

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

Nifty idea!!

 

[ClairedeLune]

Cool brooder! Mine was a cardboard box with a window screen on top.