We needed a larger brooder set-up in order to house the larger number of chicks we have in each batch this year. We needed a secure, warm area to get the chicks ready for their movable pens which takes about 3 weeks from time of hatch. So we built this structure to house the chicks and then we built an inner box with legs that houses a heat lamp to warm the chicks. We also have a creep feeder built into the wall of the brooder that features a gutter for the feeder trough at the bottom, angled 2x6s, and plywood to keep the feed contained.
The new brooder is on the left, the older chicken coop (with a fresh coat of paint now) is on the right.
Inside the hover box, there are 2 heat lamps to keep the chicks warm. The bulbs can be changed out for less wattage for less heat and the legs can be set on top of blocks to reduce temps as well.
So far so good with this design and arrangement.:) Chicks seem happy and warm.
1 comment:
Those are so adorable! I love how you made them looks so cute :) Cute and functional, love it!
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