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  1. Hazelbunny

    Can silkies be with regular sized chicks?

    Hello We ordered 10 chicks that will be here in may. 5 are self blue silkies and 5 are Dominique's. The first time I got silkies I didn't have them in the same broader as the others because they came at different times. This time we are getting them together and I don't know if they can be...
  2. Acre4Me

    New Brooder - OUT of the House!

    17 chicks, 2 weeks old. We've kicked them out of the house into the garage! Whew! So happy to have the little fluff-butts out of the bathroom! The first week was ok, and helpful as we could keep a good and frequent eye on them (particularly the Dark Brown Leghorns which seemed prone to mild...
  3. Thepriceofbeauty

    Keeping baby chicks inside, and fire hazards

    Hey guys! I know this has been covered a whole bunch, but could not find the precise information I was looking for. Finally convinced DH to let me keep some backyard chickens. I have determined 4 would be a good start. The time has come to pick some up at my local feed store, and we’ve got our...
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    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  4. Bird Lady Outlaw

    Heat Lamps and Brooders

    Well my chicks are obviously aren't going to arrive today so I guess I have some time to research my setup. I'm second-guessing myself I have a plastic tote that I used to brood my chicks last fall but I had it in the garage. The garage is cold and doesn't have electricity I'm wondering if I...
  5. ChickenLady4kids

    My new Brooder I Designed and built..

    I am remodeling the inside of my old dog house ( 12 X 20 storage building ) for my chickens. I finish my brooder wall today.. have about 7hr total on this and I love the way it looks.. The plus about this whole project is Everything is recycled except a 4year old can of paint, screws and hinges...
  6. chickitychickity

    Will a heat lamp create a fire even if it doesn’t fall?

    I have tested and tested the height of our heat lamps. The temps where the brooder will be will range between 30-50 farenheight. When placing the lamp in the box the temps range between 70-120. In order for my chicks to be warm the lamp will have to hang 12” above the shavings. It’s secured in...
  7. Counting chickens

    Please tell me what I need!

    About to order chicks, but want to make sure that I am ready. I am a Neeeeewwwbie... I have the nursery coop ready (Not brooder) So, I need: brooder box (cardboard, wood? plastic tote?) heat lamp? PND waterer Starter crumbles What am I missing?
  8. Storage-Box chick brooder

    Storage-Box chick brooder

    I made this chick brooder from simply: x4 zip ties A large storage box A small amount of chicken wire. It can easily be accessed I will soon use it for 2 Hyline chicks with an eco-glow 20 heat plate
    • ben0125
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    • Category: Incubators & Brooders
  9. jopheso

    Winter time broody hen

    One of our Lavender Marans hens has gone broody in the dead of winter of course. Luckily it doesnt get too frigid here in South Louisiana. She was sitting the eggs in the laying box so we had to move her and it was a bit of an adventure :) enjoy.
  10. OhHeyItsDevon

    Is there such a thing as a brooder that's too big?

    Hi everyone, I'm brand new to raising chickens. My chicks will be delivered in mid April, so I'm trying to prep ahead of time and learn as much as I can. I have 8 chicks comes, 3 different varieties of Wyandottes and a few Speckled Sussex pullets. I will need to keep them in the brooder for at...
  11. Ikea Inspired Brooder Box

    Ikea Inspired Brooder Box

    The final product looks more like a child's toy box than a chickens home, but the turkens LOVE it!! As usual I was convinced I would save money if i made my own brooder for the chicks that were on their way. With 6 pending inhabitants I knew I had to work fast. So I looked around my yard for...
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