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Chick brooder made out of a Rubber Maid tub. Fast and easy to make, super simple to clean, and the perfect home for your little chicks
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DIY Chick Brooder

Easy DIY Chick brooder made out of a Rubber Maid tub. Fast and easy to make, super simple to clean, and the perfect home for your little chicks!
Keyword brooder box for chicks, chick brooder, chicken brooder
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 1 brooder
Author Alli
Cost 15

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 plastic tote
  • 1 feeder
  • 1 waterer
  • 1 heat source heat lamp or heat plate
  • shavings or straw not cedar

Instructions

  • Cut the interior of the lid out.
  • Drill holes around the edges.
  • Secure wire to the top with zip ties.
  • Cut a slit in the handle to hold the heat lamp secure, if using.
  • Add 1-2 inches of bedding in the bottom.
  • Add in your waterer and food.
  • Add in your chicks!

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