Pics of new Brooder/Broody coop/Breeding pen

[SundownWaterfowl]

They had these rabbit hutches for sale at TSC for $50 cheaper than they normally are. So I got 2.

Very easy to put together, and they are perfect for either a brooder, broody coop, or a breeding pen for a pair or so of bantams.

Isnt it cute?

It will work great for a breeding pair of buff silkies, or a trio of my oegb.

 

[peckndirt]

How much was it? Looks nice.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

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$99 originally $149.99

 

[peckndirt]

Wow Thats not a bad deal.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I had been looking at them for a while, but couldnt bring myself to pay $149, so I was excited when I saw it on sale.

By the way, the plastic gets wrapped around the front of the coop at night to keep the heat in.

 

[equus2]

Great deal!

I have one that I used as a nursery for my 6 week old chicks into. Even with a heatlamp, they may get chilled since the floor is open. You may want to put a temporary floor in it, when you're using it to house youngsters. I lost a few at first, until I realized the problem.

EDITED: Yikes, just saw your second post!! You're set!!

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

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I also pull the plastic underneath to prevent drafts, etc. Its just a cheap plastic drop cloth. It really works to keep the heat in.

 

[equus2]

Someone posted this recently....cute idea for tractor conversion.....

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I saw that earlier. Thats a very nice coop. I think I will be rehinging the door the way the chicken tractor has it.

 

[equus2]

Hadn't noticed that, thanks for pointing it out. This just might become my weekend project....