Humidity in Brooder

[Jennifer27fl]

Silly question but is there a such thing as them having too much space. Thier brooder now is 24 3/4" x 16 5/8" x 12 7/8" . The next size would be

Yes it is warm outside usually about 85 right now with 65 -75 %humidity. Summers get about 90-98 . I will be orderung thier coop and run this week on Amazon.

So just to clarify should I keep the brooder about 70?

 

[Jennifer27fl]

I have attached a screnshot of thier current setting

 

[rosemarythyme]

So just to clarify should I keep the brooder about 70?

I'd actually keep it cooler than that if possible, if the heat plate is still in use. Or turn off the plate, don't change the temperature, and assuming they don't show sign of being upset that the plate is off it can be removed in a day or two.

It'll help them harden to temperature differences as they'll experience some of that between day and night swings once outside.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Silly question but is there a such thing as them having too much space. Thier brooder now is 24 3/4" x 16 5/8" x 12 7/8" . The next size would be

It cut off the size for the next size but at this age there's really no such thing as too much space. I give 2 week olds full daytime access to coop and run which is about 500 sq ft.

Yes it is warm outside usually about 85 right now with 65 -75 %humidity. Summers get about 90-98 . I will be orderung thier coop and run this week on Amazon.

Better get on that coop ASAP! Don't know if you'd be open to feedback on the coop but most prefabs are undersized and underventilated, which might be a big issue in your climate where open air coops are more ideal.

 

[Jennifer27fl]

Wow this is useful information thank you.

 

[Jennifer27fl]

It cut off the size for the next size but at this age there's really no such thing as too much space. I give 2 week olds full daytime access to coop and run which is about 500 sq ft.

Better get on that coop ASAP! Don't know if you'd be open to feedback on the coop but most prefabs are undersized and underventilated, which might be a big issue in your climate where open air coops are more ideal.

I am open to all feedback I want to give them the best life. Do you have a recomendation for a coop and run? I am not very handy so I know I cant build one

 

[Jennifer27fl]

This is the coop I was considering. What are your thoughts?

 

[Jennifer27fl]

If your open to it may I see what your looks like. I have a descent size yard but no huge

 

[rosemarythyme]

This is the coop I was considering. What are your thoughts?

So here's a few issues:

1) Assuming you buy both halves (two sets?) there's enough floor space in each coop for 2 adults (so 4 total). However the reality is most likely all birds will shove themselves into one coop regardless if there's actually enough space.

2) Also assuming you buy 2 sets there's enough run space for 2 adults. Also don't know if you thought about it, but how will you manage poop and litter? I did the whole bending down to clean for about a year and a half and my back ached from it. I can't tell from the images if there's any sort of access hatches to the run space from the top which means all cleaning will likely be done with you kneeling on the ground by the run - I wouldn't ever want to do that.

3) Lack of ventilation. In your climate you need to be aiming for 2-3 sq ft of ventilation open 24/7, which is why open air set ups are recommended: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wanted-open-air-coop-pics.1489579/

If your open to it may I see what your looks like. I have a descent size yard but no huge

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/egg-song-music-factory.74019/ - FYI anyone on here who has their coop linked, it's under their avatar as "My Coop."

I also don't build so I paid for a shed to be built on site, as well as a fence install by a fencing company.

 

[Jennifer27fl]

What about something this? It would have alot more ventilation and still have a cozy place to cuddle at night? I have not thought about poop. Any ideas?