The BEST Chick Setup We've Ever Tried | Raising Day Old Baby Chickens | Backyard Egg Laying Hens
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- After a few years of trial and error, this is officially our favorite way to raise chicks for maximum health and minimal mess. More resources below!
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We had the same set up! You can fit the tent inside a kiddie pool.
Great idea!!! Thank you!
Smart!
I was actually thinking the same thing! Thanks
Kiddie pool, por que a kiddie pool?
@@Odin31b so that it doesn’t spill in da floor and it spills in a kiddie pool if the water spills over 😂
My family has always wanted chickens, and we are thinking about moving to have more land for animals. This video helps!!😊 edit: I moved to a place with 2 acres. 🎉
Congrats! Did you get your chicks yet? 🐣
Woohoo!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Press’n Seal wrap for the brooder plate works great. Just replace the wrap every couple of days. We have this same setup and it works great. Love your videos.
That's a great idea!
I get chicks late summer, like August when it’s really hot. I set aside 5 days as “brooder days” where I’m at home for the most part. I set my chicks in a sunny place on the back porch and watch the thermometer so they stay between 80-90 and to make sure they aren’t showing signs of heat distress. I’ll move them into the shade if it’s a very hot day. I’ll bring them inside and cover their brooder box with a towel at night (in a room with no A/C). Once they’re done trading out their fuzz for real feathers I move them to a growout pen where they spend the rest of the summer outside. I integrate them into the main run and coup once they’re big enough to hold their own against the older hens. That’s how I get out of providing heat to my chicks. They finish maturing through the winter and are at point of lay just in time for spring. It works out great.
Good plan.👍
Can you please do a video showing daily care with this setup? How do you clean it out? ❤
I got my first baby chicks today and am using your set up. Thank you for all of your videos. I picked one person to follow because of all the different info out there and you were the one. :)
I used a large dog crate I had for a while. Then zip tied those annoying plastic signs you find peppered all over town to the sides. (I cut then until they were halfway up) Works perfect!! The plastic dog tray at the bottom keeps leaks off floor etc. Use the large side door to clean out the coop. PERFECT!
Just ordered our first chicks ever!! Your content gave me confidence to go for it!
Getting mine today and very thankful for this channel to get me ready
I got my small animal enclosure on Amazon, too it was 12 bucks
Good luck! Or if it’s later then I hope it went well.
Thank you for your videos, we really enjoy them, and they have been super helpful in educating us. We are new to chickens in general, just got our first ones as babies (2 day old) from our local feed store yesterday (9 Easter Eggers and 3 Rhode Island Reds). We are using the same setup that you suggested here (our tent is 45" wide), and there is plenty of room for them. All of them are doing super well. One thing we noticed is that because we got our chicks at our local feed store, the feed store taught them how to drink with the gravity fed waterers, and it took a bit of time yesterday for the chicks to be ready enough to drink and curious enough to understand drinking from the nipple waterer. If anyone else is doing this, just have some patience and keep coming back. I would peck at the nipple with my finger and then with the water go to their beak and one by one they started to slowly get it. It probably took about 1/2 the day before they were all drinking from it, now they are pros :)
I took your suggestion and bought one of these small animal playpens. GAME CHANGER!! They stay in the pen and still have room to practice their flying skills. Not so much dust everywhere. Thanks so much for the idea. Great videos
Just got my first ones, two weeks old. I’m learning a lot from your channel. Thank you.
I enjoyed your video.
My wife and I are mid 70s on 10 acres as a homestead. We raise larger quantities of chick >25, so have not brooded them indoors. We are using a 2'x4' brooder in an unheated barn. That presents a problem in Michigan (~28F today). We use two 250 watt heat lamps with a controller that keeps them at the correct wattage to hold the right temp and two so that we save the chicks if one fails. We do straight run with about half roosters. They get harvested in the fall. We find Rode Island Reds will produce eggs all winter with some artificial lighting. This process has worked for many years. I think you have expressed a lot of wisdom for your type of having chickens. We do not domesticate our birds. They are to have a good life in our care and then be part of our food system, same as our other farm animals. I appreciate all the good information you share with your videos.😀
We use the puppy playpen for our goslings and the chicks. It works really well until their mess starts to be bad. At that time, I move them to a coop with a run. I also put the water and food on cookie sheet to minimize the mess.
I just want to say a big ‘thank you’ for all your chick videos! You have helped my husband and I have confidence to get chicks for our kids. We watch every night on our smart TV and our picking up chicks today 🐣
I wish we could post pics! Thank you for this! We followed this set up and LOVEEEE it! I love how much room they have to run around!! My first hatch had 15 chicks and they all fit in great, I now have my second hatch of 10 plus two Silkie babies I bought and they also have lots of room to play!
We just started our chicks last week! We moved to 1.5 acres last summer so we can have small animals. I’m so excited
I really appreciate your videos! I am expecting my first chicks in May & all of your knowledge is helping me prepare. Thank you!!
Ok glad I waited and built my list of supplies as i watched a few more videos. Thanks for the info.
Thanks so much for your channel! I've learned so much and really appreciate the time you've taken to help the rest of us starting out.
We just got our first ever chicks today!!! They are adorable!!! We got this same brooder thanks to watching your videos!! We had no clue what to do, so thank you!!!!🐥🐣🥚
I recently upgraded my brooder set up as well. I was using a standard cardboard box that was pretty decent size. Now I am using a pack n play child crib. So much more space. The netting around it makes for great air flow. We bought 2 isa browns and 2 blackrocks that are just about 4 days younger than our two Easter eggers and three silkies. Allows me to put two perches and spread the water and feeder out a bit more. The chicks seem to enjoy the size
I have used this set up before and it works great. As far as keeping the heat plate clean on top I have seen people cover the top with the saran wrap, the press and seal kind. The top doesn't get hot so I think it would be safe as long as the chicks don't peck at it.
You are on the right track. I like the swimming pool myself but went with the baby crib for a while. The hover brooder is a great thing to have and highly approve. Good Job and God Bless!
Wow, love the setup. Your videos are so helpful for a beginner chick raiser. Thanks
OK, I’ve done this two years in a row now, and it still is the easiest set up. For mine, I use those silver trays that you use underneath a big hot water heater down inside the tent to put all of their food and water on that way if there’s a spill it’s not going everywhere. Such an easy set up!
Thanks for the great ideas! We are in Wisconsin also! Last time we had chicks I used a big tub with a lamp and a normal chicken waterer. What a mess! I just made an Amazon order for the heat plate, the zipper brooder and chick water nipple box you have!!
This is a good one! I used one of those fold up baby gates, but this looks so much better because the bedding can’t go flying 😂
I want to thank you for your videos. Am new to chickens and pushed to do it more worried about supply chain issues. After reading about the care I almost didn’t do it because we were so overwhelmed and thought it was too difficult. When I came across your videos you simplified so much and made it seem doable. After seeing this setup I decided to try it. 2 days ago we received our 8 new baby chicks. We have a big round table (I have 3 large dogs so floor not an option lol) that we keep it on against a wall of windows. Some other sites they kept saying we would need a smaller space or they wouldn’t be able to find the heated pbrooder plate or the water the first couple weeks so I was going to block some off but there has been no need. as soon. As we put them in with the water food some fat sticks and the heated plate and after letting them loose I put them under plate as they came out I dipped beak in water then in good then watched them running around I would randomly take one back to heated plate and within 30 minutes they were running around eating drinking playing and then back undervplate. It has worked perfect and they use every bit of the space running around and playing so it’s been perfect the water bottle with the nub/nipple thing was sold out so I have the one that they drink around and has worked out fine so far. They sleep sound with no noise once they go to bed and all stay under the heated plate so I am guessing it’s warm enough. Thanks again for all your videos on chickens has been wonderful and has made having the chickens so much more doable
You have become my teacher in all-things-chickens. Every video of yours that I've seen is so informative and so full of personal lessons and anecdotes that I'm using your methods in my plan. (I've got just a few on order and I'm new and in BC where it's still cold overnight in May - lots to learn!) Thank you for your super videos and enthusiasm for raising chickens.
A cardboard empty tp roll is a toy chicks love
Thank you for this review! I never thought of this set up ! I’m in
Glad Press n Seal on the brooder plate. Rip it off when dirty. Reapply. YES!
I cut several pieces of cardboard to fit the top of my brooder heater. Attached it with a couple pieces of duck tape. This keeps the top of the heater clean and it’s very easy and quick to change out.
I’m definitely trying this for my hatch that’s coming up. Thank you for the advice!
*me sweeping my floor for the 12th time today * YOU are a sanity saver! Ordering now!
my babys come tomorrow.This is my first time with chickens and your videos have been very helpful.keep them coming
Thank you so much! Your links helped me get your exact set up. Watching again to figure out the water dispenser. I so appreciate you sharing your experience and expertise!
I used a playpen last year and I LOVED it!
Changed our setup to a rabbit cage that uses a dropping tray. We put a piece of half in hardware cloth in the bottom and cut a hole in the top for easier access and wrapped the sides with cardboard or plastic panels. A heat lamp sits nicely on top and can be secured with a piece of wire. No more litter at all or spilled food or wet from water. All the mess goes through the floor into the trays. We use the nipple with cups so water isn’t waisted as much. Rabbit feeders work good for chick feed too. So much better that scooping gross stuff out if a tub brooder.
I just watched this video today. I immediately ordered a playpen for the chicks I have coming. Before I used huge cardboard boxes with a screen lid. It was always a mess. I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of this. Thanks so much
I'm diving into this head first tomorrow; picking up 4 chicks from TSC. I actually bought this brooder a few days before I saw this video so very happy to hear that it's a solid choice. I also picked up the nipple drinker but have both kinds just in case. Not sure about the brooder heater. I got the 12x12 in error, meant to get the 10x10, but it does not get past 90 and that's in one hot spot. I may get a different one from TSC depending on what they have.
Brilliant! The tent is such a great idea!!
Awesome Video! Thanks for sharing. I just started with chickens so I watch to learn. been watching your videos for a while. Love the information you provide!
THANK YOU FOR THIS ‼️‼️‼️ I haven’t had chicks since I was a little girl… Long long long long long time ago, Lol. I’m getting them soon. But I’m going to order everything below as you recommended. Thank you so much.
Thank you! Ours arrive in a couple weeks and I’m learning a lot from you!
Do you have a video of how and how often you clean the tent brooder?
Holy crrrrap!!! I LOVE this setup! I have a pen like that that I used for my dog when he was a puppy, so perfect!!
Thank you so very much for taking your time to help us with Learning about chickens.
Really good setup . Simple and efficient .
I love your videos !! I am getting chicks this spring for the very first time ( had chickens when I was a kid on the farm but never chickens as an adult )
We ordered 6 to start with ..it’s just my boyfriend & myself ..we love fresh eggs and have family that we can give the extras to !!
We are going to build the same coop that you guys have now (the white one ) and today I’m going to check out these new items that you shared in todays videos !!
Great info !!
Oh and my chicks are all going to be Rhode Island reds and I will be getting them june 16 !!
We also have a fur & feather event in our local town where I’m hoping to pick up one or two specialty breeds 😎 I see how I’m going to be addicted to this as well 🤷♀️🐥🐓🐣🐥
I’m getting baby chicks today I’m really happy to get them 🐥
Your chikis are so cute!!!! 😍 they look very happy running around in their pen ❤️
They are so precious 😍 Great set up
We are using this too! It's so nice!
I’m watching this for probably the third time, but today I’m watching because it is chick day! I copied this setup and am so glad. it sounds like it will take the mess out of raising chicks. This is our first time getting chicks, your channel has helped me prepare and learn. I’m also in Wisconsin, so your info is so applicable. Thx! 😊🐓
Love this broader plate. This is my 3rd group of chicken I used it on. I do the same way as you I set mine on an incline.
Yes my Buff Orphentons. Went broody, good layers and were my friendliest.
Very neat set up! Thank you for sharing ♥️ 🐥
baby chicks are the cutest little things ever and their chirps are so wholesome, i wish i could have some but i have two cats so im afraid
I bought the rent a coop waterer and feeder. Have had the feeder longer and it seems like they like it. We’ll see how the waterer goes. Hopefully they get the waterer as well. The brooder plate I love. We just hang it and have one side more elevated then the other side so they can pick a side and how warm they want to be. Thanks for the suggestions. They really helped.
I want chickens so much but we aren't able to yet, so I live vicariously through your videos 😅 Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! 🐤🐤🐤
I love this, I think it will keep down the dust too
Would like to know more about your cleaning routine with this setup, approx how often and what your process is? When and how do you transition the chicks?
Just bought this thanks for info
Listen, why am I here even though I don’t own chickens of any kind? Cute chicks. That’s why
What a great video! SO-SO helpful!!
I got this set up and luckily I got the waterer because even though they had a standard water bowl where I got them they weren't using it when I got them home and the one from Amazon like you have arrived and they love it.
These chicks are so precious 💕 I'd love to have chickens one day
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS!
I bought the Brinsea Ecoglow 20 600. It came with a clear plastic cover for the top of the brooder. It is removable for cleaning. They also sell replacement plastic covers.
We had a couple of buff Orpington hens and one of them was by far the most loudest hen we’ve had..out of olive eggers, black Australorps and Easter egger. They are pretty though!
I decided to use concrete backer board to wrap my 2x4 framed Bruder and it’s worked out great!
I love Buff Orpington chickens. So sweet. Mine have never been broody, are good layers and follow me around.
Wow, I love that. I like to have my brooder in the living room. You can play with the chicks while watching TV 😀
Great set up!
Awesome,thank you.As always great content
Love the playpen I use this to
Thank you for the great videos your videos have been extremely helpful to my family as we are totally new to chickens and my wife and I are city kids lol.
For the heat plates I always tape a puppy pad on top. I get them at the dollar tree and if just cut them to the right size.
Thank you for sharing your experience and your all videos very interesting and there is much for learning and to raise chicken. Stay blessed and live happily 😊 🙏
That metal feeder that you have for your chicks is better used with a mason jar. I’ve had a lot of issues On trying to fit the plastic jars on them but the mason jars work great!
I put my chicks on a heat mat with a thermostat since I already have it from my snake (she got upgraded to a bigger one) and to imitate the brooder plate set up I gave them a cardboard box to hide under over the warm spot for the first week or so and they seemed to really appreciate it. I threw it out once they were big enough to jump on top and poop all over it since they aren't as small and scared now anyway.
Great setup.... I want to raise chickens I'm searching first for knowledge. Thank you.
I bought this tent but in a different color! Mine says that it is water proof but I haven't tested it yet. Im so glad you shared this. It's soooo much better than a plastic tub and I love that I can move them around easily
Do you keep yours zipped up all the time? And do you keep the chicks in this brooder until they are ready to go outside?
Wondering this as well
All my chickens are 8 months and laying now, and still love the wet food treat you mentioned 😅
Just found your channel! I love the set up. I actually already have a pet playpen like this but never thought about using it for chicks. I'd usually drag a big heavy horse trough inside to brood my chicks in. I plan on trying your idea. I also just purchased the waterer and the chick brooder after watching your video. I always used the heat lamps in the past, but constantly worried that my chicks would either get too hot or too cold, not to mention the fire danger. I have a very small incubator that I've hatched chicks, chicken, turkey and guineas,before. I just placed 9 eggs in it a few days ago. I do want to get some of the buff orpington chicks. Thank you for your content! You have a new subscriber.
In my waterer i use braggs mountain vinegar and deluited liquid faulvic acid minerals. I also sprinkle a very small amount of organic kelp meal in there food. This works very well for me
They make an angled “cap” for the brooder plates to keep the from sitting on the plate. Should also be available on Amazon.
Thank you so much for this video! Great help.
My favorite chicken breed is the Cochins, very friendly and they tend to stick close to the hen house.
I am so excited!!! I am getting 3 cochins in two weeks to add to my flock.
Thanks!
Putting press and seal cling wrap on top of heater keeps it clean
Thanks for the waterer advice. I have a similar set up bought and ready on advice from a chicken expert friend. Last time I used a big cardboard box with chicken wire top. It got stinky and gross quick. I feel like an expert now. My babies arrive mid May. So excited. I only get chicks about every three years so I’m not rushing to invest in a fancy heater. My friend raises chick year round and she advises a small heat pad with a thermostat and puppy pee pads instead of bedding. I’m curious how that will work. Maybe easy to clean but more wasteful? I like being able to compost all things chicken. Anyway, I really appreciate your videos! Thanks.
We have that same brooder plate and while I like it, it's a pain to clean messes off of - especially when you're scraping crap out of the crevices. I built a small table to slide over it and it saves so much time. We staple cardboard to the top of the "table" cover and it's a breeze to maintain.
Nice work!
Very cute chicks!
I did notice pasty butt/pasty vent on some of the chicks bottoms, if not removed they can die from not being able to poop. It sadly happened to an open to the public farm I used to work at with their chicks because they weren't aware of how serious it can become. Treatment is relatively easy and tutorials can be found online.
I love the playpen idea you have for the chicks, great for indoors! Thanks for your video.
I’m first!!!! Omg baby chicks!! I love ur channel
This is exactly what we do. Lol Definitely easier then the big tub. We put a plastic table cover underneath so if they get it wet by accident no problem.
Chewy has a similar tent set up, for small dogs, could be set up for a in home starter brooder, I was going to do something like you have going now, thank you for the thought
We found a brooder that comes with disposable plastic covers so you don’t have to clean the poop off of the top. Also we have another one that has a triangle top so they can’t stand on it 😊
I love the idea you shared with the brooder how hard is it to clean up ❤ I have White Orpington chicks and they're already to big for the over sized tub I have for them . Thanks sharing your video 👍👍👍👍♥️🗝️