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Quail Brooder

How to make a cheap quail brooder.
Active Time1 hour
Yield: 1 Brooder

Equipment

  • 1 Jig saw or you can use heavy duty scissors instead
  • 1 Drill

Materials

  • 1 Plastic Tote The size depends on how many chicks you are brooding
  • 1 peice Hardware Cloth The size depends on the size of your tote
  • 6+ Zip Ties The number depends on the size of your tote

Instructions

  • Drill holes around the perimeter of your tote lid about 1 inch from the edges and about 4-6 inches apart.
  • Cut out the middle of your tote lid, leaving 1.5-2 inches of plastic around the perimeter. Your holes should still be on the lid and not on the part you just cut out.
  • Cut your hardware cloth to cover the hole you just cut out of the tote lid.
  • Secure your hardware cloth to the lid by threading your zip ties through the hardware cloth and the holes in the lid.
  • Add substrate to the bottom of the tote, then add your brooder plate, feeder and waterer.
  • Add chicks!