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#Homemade incubator plans for puppies free#

When no longer needed as a brooder: mine doubles up as a storage container for my incubating and hatching equipment.

#Homemade incubator plans for puppies free#

The solid sides means it's free from draughts, it's easy to fix something on top to stop themįlying out - I use a spare grill from the barbecue - and easy to attach a.I like it to have transparent sides like this one, which gives the chicks an early view of the world outside whilst protecting them from it. Tote (or storage) box: Inexpensive and can be reused.Expect the bath to be in dire need of cleaning once the chicks leave it. Cons: too slippy for baby chicks, but works if you place a non-slip matting on the base.This can be helped by placing some cardboard round the edges to provide a solid border. Cons: once bedding is down the chicks have a nasty habit of kicking it out through the holes.Good in terms of size and can be re-used once cleaned. Rabbit hutch: If you've got one which is lying around doing nothing this can be a great option.Finally, chicks eat anything, and cardboard is no exception. Not good if you use heat lamps – too much of a fire hazard. Cons: cardboard retains the fluid from poop (chicks produce a lot of it) and there's a danger that the brooder then becomes a health hazard.Also excellent in terms of growing with the flock - just cut a 'door' at the same point in each box and attach them with some gorilla tape. Cardboard boxes: Cost nothing and are easily composted after use.

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If you purchase a product through links on the rest of this page, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I use a spare bedroom with the tote box for the first week, then move them into a large container or puppy pen in my utility room until they're ready to go outside with the main flock.īear in mind that chicks will start to explore their surroundings very quickly if they're allowed to.Įither your container should have a top, or you have to accept that your room will end up looking like my spare bathroom did when I once used it (never again!).

you don't mind dust - chicks create a lot of it!.

it won't get knocked over by enthusiastic children or pets - and pets, in particular cats, cannot reach inside to "play" with the babies.

it won't be in direct sunlight, the temperature does not fluctuate wildly, or can be controlled to be fairly stable (for example with adequate ventilation in hot weather or a radiator in cold).

the room temperature is at least 10✬ (50✯).

you can see the chicks easily so you're able to check for potential problems.

For the first few weeks your chicks are vulnerable and will need protecting from cold, draughts, disturbance and the over-enthusiasm of young children and pets. Whichever size you decide on and whatever you use, your container needs to be in a safe place.