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Vadard
Songster
Ok, I've about gotten this thing thrown together. I moved the tractor/brooder under the lean-to and put it up on some 6x6 post drops. I then strategically surrounded it with all my junk to scare predators away...![gig :gig :gig](/styles/byc-smilies/gig.gif)
I hung a tarp on the north side to keep rain from blowing in, replaced the busted hinges and hasps so the doors are attached and lock-able, and rebuilt the little door between the two sections. Also ran electricity to the box. Now I just need to start experimenting with my brooder lights and warming plate to see what temps I can maintain. I may need to secure 1/4" HWC on one of the doors, too. Hoping I can just box in the brooder light on top with a small air space. We'll see!
Chicks coming in 2 weeks!![Celebrate :celebrate :celebrate](/styles/byc-smilies/celebrate.gif)
![gig :gig :gig](/styles/byc-smilies/gig.gif)
I hung a tarp on the north side to keep rain from blowing in, replaced the busted hinges and hasps so the doors are attached and lock-able, and rebuilt the little door between the two sections. Also ran electricity to the box. Now I just need to start experimenting with my brooder lights and warming plate to see what temps I can maintain. I may need to secure 1/4" HWC on one of the doors, too. Hoping I can just box in the brooder light on top with a small air space. We'll see!
Chicks coming in 2 weeks!
![Celebrate :celebrate :celebrate](/styles/byc-smilies/celebrate.gif)
![tempImage9hKgLR.png tempImage9hKgLR.png](https://www.backyardchickens.com/data/attachments/3420/3420677-e74e40c74d29b05ce6fe595abd2b2dfc.jpg)