We recently began incubating chicks from our barnyard chickens. So far, Gus has been prolific and we have been graced with some new chicks and more incubating eggs on the way. So, we decided to get this RentACoop chicken brooder. We got the big kit...
Ok, lets face it, this is a bit expensive. I mean, you could just cut the top off of a cardboard box and voila, you have a chicken housing situation. And, I have done just that many times. But the dust....the dust... I was a bit skeptical about this chicken house, to be honest. Even when I began taking it out of the box, I was wondering what I had gotten myself into.
It is made of that corrugated plastic panel material, which is completely waterproof, unlike a cardboard box. That is a bonus. Then I began taking so much stuff out of the box, I began to wonder if it was much bigger on the inside than on the outside if you know what I mean. I mean, there is a chicken warmer that comes with it's own little red roof to keep the little chicks from jumping on top and pooping all over it. There are 2 waterers with your choice of peck water, or cup water dispenser. There are 2 feeders, not just one. A little chicken swing for them to play on. I think this kit is one of the most complete and functional kits I've seen on the internet. They put a ton of thought in this thing. It is a bit hefty, once assembled, so we put it on a small folding table to get it up to about the right level for us. It is a perfect fit for 12 - 18 chicks, in my opinion. The quality is best in class, and the accessories included are a step above. Nice job. Our new chicks are being spoiled as we speak...