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May I ask what diameter you use for roosts in your coop? Years ago when we had a handful of Browns, almost every single one got bumble foot, and we wondered if it was caused by our roosts- which were 2x4s. we saw one coop with tree branches, and another with 2x4s on edge.

Thanks!

Any heating pad will do? The most basic Sunbeam from Amazon?

Our coop and run are ready, except for electricity. I'm going to see if I can't make a mama heating pad. The sides of the pen are 24" tall, and we have baby gates or window screens to use for covers. We also have a larger, taller ex pen to enlarge the pen as needed. With chicks arriving in a...

Thank you, azygous, for your suggestions.

We live in the north and temperatures are cold. We do not have any other chickens at this point. We will be getting 6 chicks next week and brooding in a 3x3 puppy ex pen (24" tall sides) in our dining room or kitchen. I plan to line the insides of the pen with cardboard to avoid escapees and...