Outdoor brooder

Hello! So I'm running into a bit of a situation.. My chicks are about 4 1/2 weeks old! I started them in a small brooder and moved them to a larger one at...

Have you ever used an outdoor brooder? I discovered that it’s possible to brood chicks outside. And it’s a win-win for us and the chicks! Read here!

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My early brooders Six years ago when I got my second batch of day-old baby chicks, I thought I had arrived at the ultimate solution for a brooder. I had just joined BYC and stumbled onto a thread where everyone was lamenting how scared of them...

Note: This is an original design, and is still in the process of being tested. Please read the notes at the end before committing to building this. I just finished building this brooder tractor for our new baby chicks. It is 6' x 2' with an open bottom to allow them to forage. With 12 square feet of interior space it can hold up to 24 young birds for their first 3 weeks, after which they will need larger accommodations. It can hold a smaller number of birds for longer, but care needs to be…

Bored baby chicks can start pecking and getting into trouble. Here are some of my favorite boredom busters for the brooder.

Raising chicks on your farm, homestead, or in your backyard is so much fun. So don’t overthink building your own outdoor chicken brooder!

Nesting boxes are typically part of a larger chicken coop, but they can also serve as standalone structures that allow your hens to lay eggs on special bedding that acts as cushioning for them and protection for the eggs. For the most part, nesting boxes are rather simple structures that contain just a few basic ... Read more65 Amazing Chicken Coop Nesting Box Ideas

Hi, I have 54 RIR that're 4 weeks old. They are creating a big mess in the house. I'm thinking of moving them outdoor. But my chicken coop is not yet...