Traditional Brooder vs. Wool Hen

[aart]

Believe it or not, we didn't plagiarize yours!

I copied someone else's.

 

[LearninMyFlock]

Update: Because at least one person wanted to know what happened, I thought I'd let you all know. The principal and I agreed on an indoor location with a temp of about 74 degrees Fahrenheit. The girls have been there with a wool hen since Tuesday and are doing very well. We also purchased a microwaveable hot pad that is normally used as an insert for an animal bed. It holds the heat for about 10 hours. We made an opening in the roof of the wool hen and put the hot pad there, with felt on top to hold the heat even longer. It's been working great! It might be a good option for those who want to take an alternate approach to brooding, if you have a decently warm/stable environment otherwise.

Depending on weather and how much feathering out the girls do, they'll be outside in two to three weeks. Because week three will be our vacation week, it won't be a problem to keep them indoors longer if necessary!

Where do you find a microwavable heating pad that hold its heat for 10 hrs?? Sounds like just what I'm looking for!!

 

[Kacey Elle]

@LearninMyFlock We used the one below. Overnight it actually goes about 12 hours. It's not "hot" anymore but it is warmer than room temperature.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008AJH9/?tag=backy-20

 

[LearninMyFlock]

@LearninMyFlock We used the one below. Overnight it actually goes about 12 hours. It's not "hot" anymore but it is warmer than room temperature.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008AJH9/?tag=backy-20

Thank you!!!!

 

[Jhaybird]

Thank you!!!!

@aart Nope, we're in the leadership storage area--a good-sized room. Pics are below!
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would love to see pics of the wool hen you made if possible? I’m considering making one to brood day old chicks in an outdoor henhouse that has no electricity and is in a high risk fire area so I’m really wanting a safer alternative to heat lamps! Our 7 chicks arrive next month (I’m in northern CA and it’s hot here in July). Would you do it in my situation based off your experience?