RentACoop Little Red Barn Chick Brooder Set

Easy set up and very convenient! Only things I will say is the feeder/waterer can only have one chick at a time so I ended up purchasing a different feeder/waterer to reduce conflict. The heating plate it great but not warm enough for newborn chicks, I also needed to purchase a heating lamp to use for the first couple weeks. Also, 8 chicks in here would be a stretch. I have 7 and I’m getting concerned they will outgrow this brooder before they’re ready to be outside.

I don’t hate it. I love the idea of it. The whole set up is very convenient. I got it because I kept hatching chicks and the tote just wasn’t cutting it. I thought the heat plate would be safer… all five lavender Orpingtons ended up passing away. I think some of it was user error I didn’t notice one of the watering cups that came with it was for collecting water after they pecked the tip. My chicks were not used to pecking the tip. They were used to the watering cup. So pay attention lol don’t be me. But after those two passed I quickly checked everything and all seemed well. But then I found them dead under the heat plate. It was high enough for them to get out. Could be user error but just be careful. Again I love the set up and convenance. And when done you literally just fold it up. But the other main reason to order is to keep chicks and house safe and stay away from heat light and it seemed like it did not work the best for me.

I definitely like it. It was easy to set up and I like that I can pack it flat when I’m done. The only part that stinks but this is my brooder is the clean up. Once you stop using liners it is hard to get in there to change up the shavings. I wish it had a “drawer” to just pull out and dump them and then put it back. Other than that it is great.