Leftover from other projects was the ceiling hook and nylon rope [to hang the reflector], and the welded wire from the chicken tractor project.
My purchases for this brooder:
Two rolls rubber shelf liner, $2.20
Feeder and waterer, $10.15
Heat emitter bulb, $11.99
Thermometer, $.99
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| The set-up during the temperature test includes a digital thermometer and hygrometer, as well as a mercury thermometer. |
March 10, 2016
I purchased 8 pullets from the local feed store today, 5 Black and 3 Red Stars. They seem to be adjusting fine. This is my first chick experience, so, I am excited and nervous!
April 4, 2016:
These chicks have outgrown their first container brooder [15Wx27Lx16H], so, I found a larger container in the garage to convert [16Wx31Lx19H]. The increased height gives better access to the nipple waterer, and, with more square inches of floor space, there is room to grow.
April 21, 2016
The 7 week old sex-links graduated to the Crib Brooder today! I am so glad to have them out of my basement!
These chicks have outgrown their first container brooder [15Wx27Lx16H], so, I found a larger container in the garage to convert [16Wx31Lx19H]. The increased height gives better access to the nipple waterer, and, with more square inches of floor space, there is room to grow.
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| The second DIY container brooder looks a little "red-neck" in design, but, it is functional! |
The 7 week old sex-links graduated to the Crib Brooder today! I am so glad to have them out of my basement!
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