Winterizing quail hutch Need advice

[Quail_Kid]

i just thought you might like to see the set up i'm going to try out. thanks everyone for your advice.

 

[aart]

i just thought you might like to see the set up i'm going to try out

Sure, I would.
But you could post that here, so everyone can see it and give more feedback.

 

[Quail_Kid]

Sure, I would.
But you could post that here, so everyone can see it and give more feedback.

ok forgot I could do that sorry.

 

[Quail_Kid]

Winterizing Quail Hutch

Waterers
· Get 5 aquarium heaters

· Attach them inside the 5 waterers

· Plug them into power strip

· Attach power strip to extension cord

· Plug it into the wall in the barn

Warmth
· Get straw and put it in the back corner

· Give lots of goodies

· Mix dustbath everyday

· Possible tarp to block wind

Lights
· Get plug in timer for light

· Plug in light bulb to the timer by extension cord/power strip/bulb adapter setup

· Set the timer for appropriate hours to repeat each day


Attach power strip to secure location on or near hutch. Power strip must have at least 6 outlets (5 water heaters, 1 bulb/timer)

 

[aart]

Waterers
· Get 5 aquarium heaters

· Attach them inside the 5 waterers

· Plug them into power strip

· Attach power strip to extension cord
Heavy Duty outdoor rated

-5 other extension cords from power strip to heaters

· Plug it into the wall in the barn

-get horizontal nipples

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Be very very careful with the cords.
Is the area protected from rain and snow?

 

[Quail_Kid]

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Be very very careful with the cords.
Is the area protected from rain and snow?

ok thank you I will see what I can do. yes the area is protected.