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...
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...
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.