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  1. DobieLover

    is this Brooder okay for 15 baby chicks until older? New to chickens

    See the words "drill bit" above. I THINK it's a 11/64" but don't quote me on that.
  2. DobieLover

    is this Brooder okay for 15 baby chicks until older? New to chickens

    You can pick up the vertical poultry nipples at most farm supply stores. They sell them in 4, 6 and upwards packs. I bought the plastic sports bottle from a thrift store for $0.75. You want to look for one that has that a screw on top with a handle on it that you can hook to a chain as well as a...
  3. DobieLover

    is this Brooder okay for 15 baby chicks until older? New to chickens

    The recent arctic blast most of the country experienced is not the norm and we should be past any more of them for the season. I brooded chicks in my shed to coop conversion in a NY spring. The temps got as low as 23 when they were less than a week old and everyone did just great. When are your...
  4. DobieLover

    is this Brooder okay for 15 baby chicks until older? New to chickens

    It will last about a 4-6 days before they will want/NEED something bigger with better air circulation. Do you already have your coop setup? If so, brood them in the coop using a brooder plate with a towel thrown over it to make it like a cave instead.
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