{"title":"GreenBarn Brooders","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose a Pop-Up Brooder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCardboard boxes and open bins wear out quickly and are hard to keep clean. Once chicks start hopping and flapping at two to three weeks old, they’re also easy to escape. A fully enclosed pop-up brooder solves those problems. Zippered front and top openings let you reach in for daily care while keeping growing chicks inside. The enclosed design also helps keep curious pets and small hands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt for Everyday Brooding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach GreenBarn brooder is made from heavy-weight canvas with a mesh front panel. The mesh supports airflow and lets you check on your chicks at a glance without opening the enclosure. Heavy-duty zippers hold up to repeated use, and a side storage pocket keeps small supplies within reach. Integrated carry handles make the empty brooder easy to move into a spare room, garage, or mudroom for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEasy Cleanup and Compact Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRaising chicks is messy work. A removable floor panel unzips for easier cleaning, and the canvas portion is machine washable once the floor is out. When your chicks are ready to move to the coop, usually around four to six weeks of age, clean the brooder, let it dry completely, and fold it flat. It stores compactly and is ready again for your next hatch, season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChoose the Right Size and Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChoose a size based on how many chicks you plan to raise, and leave room for them to grow. For example, the Large measures 36\" W × 24\" D × 23\" H and is designed for approximately 30–40 baby chicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery size is available in three configurations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The enclosure plus a heating plate, poultry drinker, ground feeder, and poultry light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e The best fit if you already own brooding equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrooding Kit Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heating and feeding essentials, without the enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTips for a Healthy Start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA heating plate lets chicks move under the warmth and back out on their own, and many keepers prefer it to an open heat lamp. Keep the brooder around 95°F in the first week, then lower it by roughly 5°F each week. Let your chicks’ behavior guide you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiling under the heat means they’re cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrowding the far edges or panting means they’re too warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicks spread out, eating, and exploring are comfortable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSet the brooder up indoors, away from drafts, fans, and air vents, and keep fresh feed and water available at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse the GreenBarn collection below to find the right size and kit for your flock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/4485\/5342\/collections\/GreenBarnL_1.jpg?v=1791555535","url":"https:\/\/hatchingtime.com\/collections\/greenbarn-brooders.oembed","provider":"Hatching Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}