When browsing I saw you heatpad . . I have a Huge Brooder in my Garage but We are suppose to get snow this weekend . I"m
gone the biggest part of the daytime and scared of those heatlamps in my house ,Also not a fan of the smell . The last time I had chicks this young was 5 years ago and it was late March .I kept them in the house in a large tote with a 100 watt bulb . But When I saw the "heatpad mom" I had to make on . needless to say .My chicks love it . Thanks
for sharing ,
Loved your article and experience with your chicks/chickens. Yup, that dust cured me of raising in house. I also use a plastic bin with screened top, MHP but now they move out to the brooder in the patio after a week in the house (observation). Think we all are happier, they have more room & I don't have all that dust to deal with. They also have a "mobile" run for nice weather ...
Great starter and expansion set-up. Clearly explained & shown in a series of excellent pictures. A fine example of Chicken Math 101 and "Putting the Chickens Before the Coop." We've all been there, but most of us didn't handle it this well! Nicely Done!