TSC Brooder heater set up & my indoor chick house

[tigger19687]

I wasn't going to get the TSC brooder because my son had lights/heater and lamps from his Lizards. Well turned out that his stuff was not in perfect condition and I don't want to risk that. Plus the light he had was just a light not a heater light.
So I went to TSC last night to look at chicks. They didn't come in, probably due to the cold this week up here.
I bought the brooder because it was the last one and since I am going to another TSC and grain store today I figured it might be good to have it in case there are chicks I want.
So I got it all set up in my chick room and made a video just to show others how easy it is to set up.
Now I am off to TSC

 

[Cinnamon Roll]

I like your setup. I have that same heater and I have chicks hatching next weekend so I’m excited to try it out.

 

[tigger19687]

I like your setup. I have that same heater and I have chicks hatching next weekend so I’m excited to try it out.

Thanks, I just threw it together. The box was from my Treadmill and I was wondering WHY I had not thrown it out. Someone must have whispered in my ear to keep it for chicks !!

 

[tigger19687]

During the day with house heat on 64º and sunny window letting light in.
Temp under brooder ( with legs on the highest setting) is about 94º and 104º turned on #2 Heater. I have cardboard over the top and sides on the chick area to help hold in heat.

Just thought someone might want to know.

 

[tigger19687]

Just some pics on my indoor chick house. I will post pics on here with them and some videos too when I get them

I have a roll of Seal&Stick ( for those of us that can never get Cling wrap to stay ) so I put a layer of that on the bottom, then a layer of paper towels and a thin layer of shavings. I'm not sure how fast I will have to clean so I thought I would try and make it as easy as possible. Just left the seal&stick under the feeder/waterer for now, will put a Thick layer of Paper towels under that as we all know how messy that will get.

I am so excited, I have not had day old Chicks since 2002 !

 

[tigger19687]

I moved the heater into the middle and closed off the ends. Moved the feed/water just inside of the bar on the bottom. This is enough room till they get used to everything.

Picked up 6 Black Australorps at the Millis TSC. I think one may not make it, she is very lethargic, it was an hour ride. I got her to drink some and just got my syringe to see if I can do a little better with her
They are all quiet now under the heater, all drank and ate some.
I will edit and show the video of them arriving.

Had to go back and replace 2