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What are the components of a brooder?
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- Heating source: A heat lamp or heat plate is a common choice for heating a brooder. The heat lamp has a bulb that emits heat and a metal shade.
- Reflectors: Reflectors help direct heat and light towards the chicks.
- <strong ahbak=”true” aria-hidden=”true”>Ventilation: Good ventilation allows for fresh air to replace stale air. Chicks need lots of fresh air with low levels of dust and ammonia.
- <strong ahbak=”true” aria-hidden=”true”>Lid: A lid keeps the chicks in and dangers out.
- <strong ahbak=”true” aria-hidden=”true”>Sturdiness: The brooder should be sturdy enough to not tip over, collapse, or get damaged.
- <strong ahbak=”true” aria-hidden=”true”>Minimal tight corners: Tight corners can be dangerous if chicks pile up and suffocate each other.
- <strong ahbak=”true” aria-hidden=”true”>Brooder guard: A brooder guard prevents chicks from straying too far away from the heat source.
- <strong ahbak=”true” aria-hidden=”true”>Feeders: Feeders should be easy for chicks to access and in a comfortable location.
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- Brooder guard: Keeps chicks near the heat source. It’s usually made of hard plastic and can be shaped like a circle, ring, or folded into corners.Brooder guard: Keeps chicks near the heat source. It’s usually made of hard plastic and can be shaped like a circle, ring, or folded into corners.
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- Brooder guard: Keeps chicks near the heat source. It’s usually made of hard plastic and can be shaped like a circle, ring, or folded into corners.
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Heating source: Can be electric, gas, kerosene, or charcoal. Electric brooders are thermostatically controlled and can spread heat evenly over a large area. Gas brooders use natural gas or methane and have a heating element above the floor.
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Hygienic brooding floor, heat source, food and water.
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