Would this work as a brooder for baby chicks?
1886473
Absolutely. It's huge for a puppy. Do you need them under a light? Won't need the top zipped, so you could use a light.
1886474
Hi, i don't know much about baby chicks, but will point out a few things about this play pen. It would have to be kept in a low draft area. Halfway up the sides and all the way around is the netting material. So if they need to stay warm that may be an issue. Second thing is the material on bottom is canvas. It would probably hold moisture if gets wet. Other than that its been a great doggie pen. It's flexible enough to bend over and reach over side, but not cheap flexible. Hope I've helped you.
1886475
i thought about that. You will need to remove the floor and the sides are high so you would need to feed and water through the doors.
837782
Probably not, but the worms might be a nice, protein-rich bonus for your chicks. : ) For the sake of not having moths, though, I would not store the feed in the house, or at least not unsealed!
670685
I own chickens and I wouldn't even put one in it because it would be too tight for them, the opening of the nesting area is small and it has no bar for them to roost on. This works for 1 rabbit, 2 guinea pigs or 2 dwarf rabbits.
1437556
I have 3 bantams and it is too small along with an attached running pen. I wouldn't keep more than 2 small grown chickens. They also don't use the roost that is provided and sleep in the tray or nests upstairs. My hens should be laying next month...it will be interesting if they use the nests for laying eggs. The pen is not designed to be moved or relocated...I've had mine a few months and it is starting to crack and the end door has been replaced with longer screws several times! The coop is made of light material and won't last very long especially if you relocate your birds to new grasses. Also, the nests are getting loose with no use!! From one grandma to another, you get quality with what you pay.
1925298
Yes, but you would have to put something down on the floor for them. The wire mesh is kind of wide for them. Also, it would be hard to use the outside feeding system because they are so small that they would be able to get out through the holes. We just put feed and water inside and the chicks did great.
2163451
I really don't think that this incubator(1602n) is designed for multi-level hatching/brooding. There are a few reasons for this. First, this is a still air incubator, the temp should be set to 102 at the top of a single layer of eggs. The temp will be lower or higher at different levels in the incubator. So if you set the temp for one shelf, the other one will either be too hot or too cool. Second, There isn't enough height to have baby chicks on a second level, they will be too close to the heating element and could actually touch it and get burned. I am unclear if the chicks are hatching from the eggs that are currently on lock down, or from a different hatch day. But probably your best bet is to let the chicks fall through and deal with them after the hatch is done, unless they are in imminent danger. Opening the incubator during lock down will lower the humidity and endanger the rest of your hatch. Next time plan your hatch wisely, leave some room in the incubator for the hatching babies and all eggs should be set to hatch on the same day. Good Luck with the hatch
414241
If they get along just fine it would work. The only problem I have had with mine is weather. Right now I have it inside another building. But I live in New England and the weather is wet and winter is hard. I am going to seal it with something this spring and use it for a brooder house.
1642465
The brooder doesn't get hot, just warm. When it's on you can easily handle it without protecting your hands and the chicks won't burn when they're under it or on it.
1477325
If you're talking about chicks from a few days to a few weeks old, yes, I think it would be too big. While the legs will fold up, it still might be too tall. When our chicks were little, we used a small, plastic feeder that was much smaller and designed for chicks. We purchased this one after our birds were a few months old. HTH!
876668
yes. but this one is too small only good for one chicken. or for baby chickens
1322295
It does fine in a barn retrofitted for chickens, so I think a small batroom will be OK. Also, the bats will probably like the warmth - just like my chickens. Just keep the heater away from combustibles. I put mine on a wood pallet.
861252
I use my peck and play for baby chicks and ducks. I just pick them up and put them thru the top that zips. There is no bottom
2106293
I used the pen part as a brooder for my chicks and then opened up the other side when they were a few weeks old. The hutch part has a top & bottom so neither has a lot of height. We ended upTaking out the middle piece and putting a roost in the hutch side instead. I will be using it again this spring for my new chicks. I think we kept them in there for about 8 weeks. Maybe a little bit longer. We had 9 so I think you can go even longer with 4 if you want.
2056084
Yes, I believe it would. I am currently using mine for my two zebra finches and they both climb in it together at the same time. I have one on order for my 2 budgies. I can't believe the difference it's made in seed scatter.
1271685
I don't think so. I had a bird die in mine so had to throw it out. The mother birds get scared by any noise or movement and will abandon their young so I don't recommend this.
2195307
I doubt they will nest very well. i only have 1, but think it wont nest. let me know, also.
1250134
yes, i use a thin rope and hang it up, the clamp is originally separate from the brooder, you have the option to use the clamp or not, so it is perfect for you :)