Articles by horsekeeper

I start my chicks out in plastic tubs with hardware clothe tops, using a brooder plate for heat. By week two the heat plate is off during the day and they are starting to adjust to staying warm without it. I brood in the house until they are well enough feathered and the weather is warmed up...

I needed a modest size shelter for a dozen ducklings and had to build it on a budget. Starting with a pallet, I collected all the bits and pieces from other projects and only had to buy a few things to complete the job. Here is the step-by-step for building a simple shelter. Start with a...