Will this brooder work for my chicks?

[thechickman04]

I dont have any pictures....but it is a large cattle watering trough with two heat lamps on top. Im expecting anywhere between twenty six to 30 chicks.

 

[sara]

I use a galvanized water trough, it got a hole in the bottom so it was no good for water anymore. I hang a heat lamp at one end. It held 7 seven week old chicks comfy. I think you could put pretty many in for a couple weeks.

 

[thechickman04]

Thank you very much this my first experience raising chicks so i need a little help.

 

[sara]

I'm sure you will do great! Just put a thermometer under the light and make sure that it is 95 degrees.

 

[thechickman04]

oo and by the way beautiful chicks

 

[sunnysidecluckers]

I think you made a perfect choice for a brooder!! I have seen some chicks at the local feed store put in one of these with heat lamps. Just make sure they stay warm and use a thermometer like other posters have said. You are doing great!!! Enjoy them!!!!

 

[thechickman04]

tahnkyou for the info but how many chicks do you think i can keep in one of those say a 4' x 2'

 

[MandyH]

I've got a 4x2 trough and it currently holds at least 50 chicks underone week old. They have PLENTY of room to run about and harass each other.

 

[PurpleChicken]

Most old brooders I've seen are made out of metal. Keep it warm
and clean and it should work fine.

 

[thechickman04]

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how many do you keep in there after one week