Storage-Box chick brooder

ChickNanny13 said:

What are you using for heat? Consider a heating pad (Blooie's thread = MHP) Keep in mind the plastic storage bin retains alot of heat, so IF you decide to use a heat lamp ensure the chicks can get out of range if they get too hot. Depending on how many chicks you get, this step up won't be large enough after a couple of weeks I've started chicks off this way but move them out after a week (observation) into my brooder in the patio.

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ChickNanny13 said:

What are you using for heat? Consider a heating pad (Blooie's thread = MHP) Keep in mind the plastic storage bin retains alot of heat, so IF you decide to use a heat lamp ensure the chicks can get out of range if they get too hot. Depending on how many chicks you get, this step up won't be large enough after a couple of weeks I've started chicks off this way but move them out after a week (observation) into my brooder in the patio.

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