Shown here is my
second stage brooder ,
which is basically any
empty milk carton with
the top cut open to
provide access to an
overhead light bulb.
The newpaper beddings are
replaced every day for
sanitation purposes. This
prevents ammonia and
other toxic gas buildup
from the droppings and
food which is one of the
main sources of
respiratory diseases in
both animals and humans.
Ammonia reduces the
body's immune system
tolerance to disease.
Used beddings and carton
brooders are always
discarded in fire after
use.
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I use my old 35
gallon aquariums on about
the third week of
brooding.
I try to save on
electricity to minimize
my maintenance costs.
The top is shielded by a
1/4" screen mesh.
3/4's of the way is
covered by an old sack or
a cut-out carton at night
to preserve heat.
Water and food is removed
come late afternoon ,
beddings are also
refreshed.
(Shown here are
off-season hatchlings of
two batches.)
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On about the2nd
week of the 2nd month I
let my chicks touch soil
using drop pens which are
moved daily.
I only place old plastic
bags at the top when
necessary and put wind
and rain breakers come
late afternoon.
A fine specimen of a
duke/parawakan lineage at
my Uncle Tony's yard.
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