[animal mad]

what size box should I get to house 5 two wek old chicks, the books sees to have varied ideas, any help would be great.thanks

[Foxy]

I use one of our old kitchen cupboards as a brooder, heat one end (I use an electric hen)
and plenty of space the other end if they feel a little warm. I do find the rectangular shape works a treat. 

[janeheritage]

Foxy! What on earth is an electric hen? I think I want one! 

[animal mad]

are the electric hen better than a heat lamp, will it be easier to maintain te heat needed.
They are hybrid chickens so will it be big eough for them whilst hey still need the heat .

[GrannieAnnie]

Well I wished I'd known 2 years ago that chicken keeping was giong to be sooo popular.  Brian and I went to a game farm auction locally, and there were loads of electric hens, okay a bit bigger than some people would need, but with spare cushions eveything.  and they couldn't get rid of them.  Someone ended up paying £2 each for them!!!

[Sarah Mitchell]

Spare cushions Grannie... were they colour coordinated with the sofas and curtains??