how many chicks does it hold
1732826
Initially it can probably hold about 50, but as they grow, need to reduce the number by placing in seperate brooders. I kept 23 til they were about 5 weeks old & they did OK but were getting crowded, but were able to go outside by then - as the weather was pretty warm @ that time.
1732827
I have 25 week old chicks in my top heated rack an 18 4week old chicks in my bottom rack. They all have room to eat and still run around flapping like crazy so you could put more. I think the manufacture says 50 day olds then 25 at 3 or 4 weeks. I love these brooders...
1732828
We had 53 meat birds in it and they were all very comfortable from three days old to two weeks old! It keeps temperature, water and food clean!
1732829
I have only had 2 dozen at one time in the brooder but there was still plenty of room for more to have fit in.
1732830
I think the directions say 50. I tried 25 the first time. Plenty of room. I hope to get 50 in the spring
414238
I'm not sure how big those are, but I think 4 regular chickens could fit (two perches, our two share one usually), but no more.
1051622
two just only for a very short travel, I think. I have one cockatiel, and this carry bag has been very useful, I went everywhere with my bird. ( including long travel).there is space for one bird to move around on perch and the bottom of the bag (with two cups attached), but for two birds there will not be much space left.
1530251
We started out with six in the spring. We gave away three. There is plenty of room for the remaining three but have to share the double nesting box. Three eggs a day is more than enough for us. So I would say two to three adult chickens. We have a folded tarp on top of run to keep it dry. We also did not fasten top onto coop. Just attached latches. Other wise you could not clean it out if you follow directions and screwed the roof on.
2175202
Hi there, Ok, as I look at it, I estimate 50. At least 25 in each row. I keep losing count. There are two rows tightly packed with teeth. I really am happy with this, it works so well and the cats seem to love it.
1995161
Personally I think this one would house only 3 or 4 chickens. I'll be using it soon for 3 new additions to my flock before integrating them into the bigger group. The side opens (opposite the nesting boxes) and the floor slides out for cleaning.
328389
I would say 4 would be comfortable. I had 20 zebra finches in mine and they had plenty of room
1925296
Yes. if you are lucky enough to have 100 hatch this will easily hold them for 8 weeks. You will have to place a sheet of 1/4 x 1/4 inch mesh down for the first 2-3 weeks because the 1/2 x 1/2 inch that comes with it is too big for the little chicks to get around
1151910
It holds a lot , maybe 12 cups or more. I stopped using the feeder because the squirrels ate most of the seeds.
2155707
I would say not much more over about 20 pounds. We have only done large chickens. The heavier the load the more balanced it would need to be.
1716353
The nests are designed for one chicken at a time. We have 6 boxes for 17 hens and it works just fine.
1298876
I don't think you are supposed to worry about how many degrees it is - the chicks just use it to stay warm by being up against it, like a mother hen. Put it at the lowest setting for very new chicks. I have even put a little towel under on one end, too, in case they want to get even closer when they are lying down. If they rest quietly underneath, they are fine. If they were chilly, they would peep. They can also use each other for heat. You want to be sure they are not having drafts though. If they come out sometimes, and go back under and are not unhappy, then it should be okay for them.
2033203
I had 4 chicks and it was April in IL so was still very cold. I placed in my sunroom with a heat lamp. There is no floor so I used a kiddie pool and layered with newspaper each day or two. Today my hens are laying 3 eggs a day and it is Feb! Well worth it
2250322
There are 2 sizes, I got the smaller one and had 11 chicks and 2 poults fit very comfortably until the poults outgrew the chicks. The larger one they say will hold 20, which I plan to get this winter. The sides are adjustable, you start with the lower one and raise the platform as the chicks grow. I love this thing, and now don't have to rely on a hen going broody. Hope this answers your question, if not, ask away. :)
1317637
Ours held about 20 stuff animals. That includes medium, small and a couple large ones. I highly recommend it.
604017
I think this coop is too small inside for 4 regular size hens. I decided to only house 3 hens myself. Even with a larger run (which I added) I think the maximum should be 3 otherwise your hens may become stressed.
2219003
I usually put aboutv5 pounds in it, if you heap it up the chickens simply spread the feed out while they eat it and you still end up with a lot of feed on the ground. Good news is the wire over the top does keep them from standing in the feed and fouling it. Also I was able to rig mine up so that it hangs using the stands on the ends. That lifts it up off the ground and keeps it from getting knocked over which chickens will do.