Wanna see what I did and need would you pros do different

[luvzmybabz]

Got this table at garage sale for 5$

took off sides of bottom and enclosed

put on door and hasp for lock ( I have a 4 year old, that killed our fish yesterday but pouring the hole jar of fishfood in he is way to excited about the chicks and I fear for their lives if he has access to them.

I am going to make shades for the drafts that will go up and down as needed and add cardboard around the bottom for mess anything I have forgotten?


it is 18 inches by 4 feet how long do ya'll think I will be able to keep 18 chicks in here?

 

[Poison Ivy]

wow that looks great you should be ok for a couple weeks or so great job though and a even better price!

 

[MissPrissy]

Nice job. It should hold them for 2 or 3 weeks. They grow fast.

 

[luvzmybabz]

That should be enough time for hubby and I to get down to my grandmother's place and get her 2 ostrich brooders that I plan on making into 1 large brooder in our storage shed (shhhh!) hubbie does not realize I (well the chicks) have him working for the next two weeks on his days off. Thanks for the input

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Nice idea and a good job....I agree with the others will hold 18 for 2 or 3 weeks........

 

[2mnypets]

What a wonderful idea. It still just amazes me that after 8 months of being on this forum, I still find new ideas from others. Talk about recycling. Most impressive. Looks like the chicks will be safe from prying hands with that set up. Best of luck and congratulations!

 

[mlheran]

Looks like a clever solution!

No matter what you do, just be prepared for EPIC dust -it will get everywhere!

Oh, will the brooder lamp fit in there? If it doesn't you'll need to make a guard for it so your little one doesn't accidentally touch it.