The Fricken Chicken story!

[BY Bob]

I used to use a heat lamp. But since it burned out, I'm going to replace it with a more reliable/safer heat. So probably a heat plate.

I was just thinking, Did you include a hole to run the plug for the heat plate to come out?

 

[Mmanist]

I was just thinking, Did you include a hole to run the plug for the heat plate to come out?

Yes! I did make sure I had ways to run cords!

 

[Jeanw]

I really enjoyed reading your entire Fricken Chicken thread, it is wonderful!

 

[BY Bob]

Yes! I did make sure I had ways to run cords!

So smart. I always forget that I might need electricity when build something like that.

 

[BY Bob]

I really enjoyed reading your entire Fricken Chicken thread, it is wonderful!

It really is fun isn't it.

 

[HappyClucker7]

I lost this thread again! I'm all caught up now though. I like your brooder.

 

[Mmanist]

It really is fun isn't it.

My whole life is full of sh!+s and giggles! pets included! Lol

 

[Mmanist]

Since I've slapped together a brooder. I'm thinking of heat sources... I don't want to go heat lamp route. I'm thinking about trying the mamma heater method. So I'm going to order a heating pad today. But what should I do for a frame or even hang with some high tensile wire? Like a old school, tarp tent? But lower? Hmmmm let me drink some coffee and think about this. Yeah I'm and all day coffee guzzler. I'd be lost without my cup o joe!

 

[Mmanist]

Not sure they understand the concept of the fence...

 

[BY Bob]

Since I've slapped together a brooder. I'm thinking of heat sources... I don't want to go heat lamp route. I'm thinking about trying the mamma heater method. So I'm going to order a heating pad today. But what should I do for a frame or even hang with some high tensile wire? Like a old school, tarp tent? But lower? Hmmmm let me drink some coffee and think about this. Yeah I'm and all day coffee guzzler. I'd be lost without my cup o joe!

If I could make a suggestion, these heat plates are perfect. The chicks go in when cold and come out when warmed up, just like their mom. They sleep under it, just like their mom. You can raise it higher as they grow up.