Hi Everyone. Chicken math has struck again! I am getting 5 new chicks in April. The last two batches of chicks I used a card board brooder. This time I am going to use a portable playpen. It seems like an easier idea. They are going to be in my house. I have the Brinsea Ecoglow for a heater. I...
With the temperature fluctuation going on in New England I am going to go buy a plug in dimmer for my heat lamp. I had raised the lamp Tuesday now they are a week old. Then the temperature dropped and the brooder got colder than I wanted it. So I had to lower the lamp again. It isn't easy. I...
This is my brooder I plan to use for my 5 banties coming in April. They will be in their own room. I hung plastic shower curtains to keep the dust somewhat contained to the brooder area. I put a curtain on the floor as well to keep the floor protected. Once I get closer to d-day I'll add pine...