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Space ? brooder/water tank ordered chicks.

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by farrier!, Mar 6, 2009.

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  1. Mar 6, 2009 #1
    farrier!

    farrier! Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I am thrilled!!!! Finally ordered chicks.....so....

    I was thinking that the spare 150 gallon water tank (rubbermaid black) might work well for a brooder but am not sure if it is the best size. It will fit into the house and I can make a cover for it that hinges and hang the heat lamp easily and adjust height.

    I have a month to get ready in... [​IMG]

    Will this work and is it big enough for 30+ chicks?
     
  3. Mar 6, 2009 #2
    NancyDz

    NancyDz Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I'm pretty sure that's what they use for some of the chicks at my feed store, works great. What are the dimensions? I think it would work for 30 or so...


    Nancy
     

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