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  1. plantguy90

    Brooder a-frame 2'x4' size - Project done!

    Thanks for the kind words; I have learned so much and wouldn't be this far if it wasn't for this awesome website and all the information out here! I wanted to keep them all together, but one thing, if your older hens can climb on the brooder, they will and then poop on the little ones. Covered...
  2. plantguy90

    Brooder a-frame 2'x4' size - Project done!

    All done! Took a bit longer than I thought, and still have to install a hinge/latch for the door, but the chicks have more elbow room now. Though its a bit windy and chilly today so may have to cover the windy side with old greenhouse plastic.
  3. plantguy90

    Brooder a-frame 2'x4' size - Project done!

    All 3 sides are close to 2ft as far as the triangle. The only reason the screen is split with a 2x4 is that I had a long strip of 8" hardware cloth and wanted to use it up. Going to board upone end, and am debating just hinging a 4x2 piece of plywood on the 2nd side just to finish it up. I am...
  4. plantguy90

    Brooder a-frame 2'x4' size - Project done!

    It rained last night and the guilt is overwhelming, as is also the concern for good chick health. Right now 9 chicks are starting to crowd a 2x2 wire cage that is in my run, and its all muddy, wet, yucky, etc etc. Its got a polywood "roof" but the ground is soaked, and so is the cardboard box...
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