Saw this on FB - good idea for emergency coop

[SillyChicken]

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[N F C]

I can see using something like that for a brooder!

 

[Acre4Me]

Good idea for containment. LOL, can now visit relatives and take chickens for fresh morning eggs, just need a small corner of garage!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Really clever and does the trick. It's even ventilated!

 

[SillyChicken]

I can see using something like that for a brooder!

I thought the same, but You'd still have to use caution if you used a heat lamp - it could melt the tent.

 

[N F C]

I thought the same, but You'd still have to use caution if you used a heat lamp - it could melt the tent.

No, I wouldn't try a heat lamp with it.

 

[Acre4Me]

I thought the same, but You'd still have to use caution if you used a heat lamp - it could melt the tent.

Heat Plate! These sit raised on legs, so heat would not impact the fabric.

 

[N F C]

For just a few youngsters, I would think it might be helpful to use as a grow out shelter too. Something for in-between the brooder and the coop.

 

[HopeSprings]

Hey, good idea for when they are done with the brooder! I've got a tent that I haven't used in years!

 

[Tortoise]

I used a greenhouse tent similar to the one pictured to house a baby tortoise. They need lots of heat. I had a very hot mercury vapor bulb and 4 ceramics heat emitter bulbs and a regular 60 watt bulb. All hanging inside the tent. No melting. Tin foil is your friend if you ever have a worry about plastic melting.