Will this work?

[MrsBachbach]

Maybe I'm reading this the wrong way because it's hard to tell tone over the internet, but assuming you meant it the way I took it, I don't appreciate being told that I'm going to do what is convenient for me and cram the chicks in a cage that is too small just because I can.  That really rubs me the wrong way.  I'm here to learn because I honestly don't know.  That's why I'm posting.  That's why I'm asking questions and this is the second time I feel like instead of being told what I can do to make things right, I'm being told what I'm doing wrong.  The only reference I have to go off of is from what I see in feed stores and what I read online.  I figured since people were saying rubbermaid containers and I was planning on four chicks, that this cage was bigger than rubbermaid containers and therefore more suitable for that number.

By all means, tell me if I'm doing something wrong, but tell me how to correct it and don't insinuate that I don't care enough to do what's right for them.  Please.

That size you stated should be fine for four chicks.

 

[KYchickadee]

So we're actually going to start out with three chicks to see how it goes. Two sizzles and one frizzle cochin bantam. I have everything set up. Just waiting for the chicks to come out. They're pipping

 

[MrsBachbach]

So we're actually going to start out with three chicks to see how it goes.  Two sizzles and one frizzle cochin bantam.  I have everything set up.  Just waiting for the chicks to come out.  They're pipping

Oh hatching eggs? Nice.

Keep in mind chickens are social animals. If something goes wrong and you lose two of those, your lone chick will be very, very lonely. Three is cutting it close. They form bonds too and don't accept new additions very well. I would up that number if you have the space.

 

[KYchickadee]

My cousin has the eggs. We're buying the chicks when they're a day old or so. The temporary coop we'll be using is really only big enough for three. I don't want to have behavioral issue caused by lack of space.

 

[KensingtonHens]

If this helps : this is what we are using for our 5 bantams due this month. It's small but I can always get a larger card board box or something. I found a lot of info on cackle hatchery website and on chicken chick web site.
All the best to you!!