GreenBarn Pop-Up Chick Brooders

Brooder Box for Chicks

GreenBarn Pop-Up Chick Brooders give baby chicks a contained brooding space with zippered access, removable floor panels, quick setup, and fold-flat storage for easy reuse between hatches.

Why Choose a Pop-Up Brooder?

GreenBarn pop-up chicken brooders give chicks a contained brooding space that folds flat when you no longer need it. Zippered front and top openings make daily care easier while helping keep growing chicks inside as they begin hopping and flapping. The enclosed design also helps limit access from curious pets and small hands.

The collapsible canvas enclosure stores flat between brooding cycles, so it takes up less space when the season is over. Integrated carry handles also make the empty brooder easier to move from one indoor setup to another.

If you want to compare this format with other brooder styles, browse all chick brooders and accessories.

Built for Everyday Brooding

Each GreenBarn brooder is made from heavy-weight 12.68 oz/yd² canvas with a mesh front panel. The mesh supports airflow and gives you a clear view of your chicks without opening the enclosure.

Heavy-duty zippered openings provide access from both the front and top for feeding, watering, handling chicks, and routine care. A side storage pocket keeps small supplies close at hand.

This portable brooder tent is especially useful for indoor brooding when you want more containment than an open bin or temporary cardboard setup.

Easy Cleanup and Fold-Flat Storage

Chicks make a mess quickly, so the floor panel unzips and removes for easier cleaning. Once the floor is removed, the canvas portion can be machine washed.

Clean the removable floor separately with mild soap and water, rinse it thoroughly, and allow all parts to dry completely before setting the brooder up again.

When brooding season is over, the enclosure folds flat for compact storage.

Choose the Right GreenBarn Brooder Size

Choose a size based on the number of chicks you plan to raise and the space available for your setup.

• Small: approximately 10-15 baby chicks, 24" W × 18" D × 17" H
• Medium: approximately 20-25 baby chicks, 30" W × 20" D × 19" H
• Large: approximately 30-40 baby chicks, 36" W × 24" D × 23" H

Each size is available in three configurations:

• Complete Kit: Includes the GreenBarn enclosure, size-matched heating plate, 1.5 Quart Poultry Drinker, 8" Ground Feeder, and Poultry Light.
• Enclosure Only: Includes the GreenBarn pop-up brooder without the heating plate, drinker, feeder, or poultry light.
• Brooding Kit Only: Includes the size-matched heating plate, 1.5 Quart Poultry Drinker, 8" Ground Feeder, and Poultry Light without the GreenBarn enclosure.

This gives you the option to start with a complete setup or use brooding equipment you already have.

These are approximate capacities for baby chicks. Space requirements increase as chicks grow, so monitor available room and plan to move chicks to a larger setup as needed.

Using a Heating Plate in Your Brooder

If you are using a heating plate, follow its setup instructions and adjust the height as your chicks grow. Their behavior can also help you judge whether the setup is comfortable. Chicks crowding tightly beneath the plate may need more warmth, while chicks consistently avoiding the heated area or panting may be too warm.

Set the brooder up indoors in a dry area away from direct drafts, fans, and air vents. Keep fresh feed and water available and check the enclosure regularly as your chicks grow.

For more detail on heat, space, feeding, and care during the first several weeks, see our brooding chicks guide.