Hi Patrick. I'm interested in making this Duck Brooder. Can I ask how high is it from top to bottom? Also how think is the plywood? I have ducklings that are 2 1/2 weeks old and they getting tall so I'm wondering if 24" height is good enough to keep them in there until they frow full feathers so they can regulate their own temperaturs. Also I think your plywood appears to be 1/2" to 3/4" but I was thinking of using thinner plywood, like 3/8" to keep it light for moving it around, which is not often. Thanks in advance.
Great questions. I honestly don't remember how high it was. It was for a friend, so I don't have it handy. I would agree that making the box 8 - 12 inches taller would be a good thing. That would give you flexibility regarding how far from the ducklings the light is. I would go with 3/8" plywood, as you suggested, for exactly that reason (less weight). Thanks and good luck.
Hi Patrick. I'm interested in making this Duck Brooder. Can I ask how high is it from top to bottom? Also how think is the plywood?
I have ducklings that are 2 1/2 weeks old and they getting tall so I'm wondering if 24" height is good enough to keep them in there until they frow full feathers so they can regulate their own temperaturs. Also I think your plywood appears to be 1/2" to 3/4" but I was thinking of using thinner plywood, like 3/8" to keep it light for moving it around, which is not often. Thanks in advance.
Great questions. I honestly don't remember how high it was. It was for a friend, so I don't have it handy. I would agree that making the box 8 - 12 inches taller would be a good thing. That would give you flexibility regarding how far from the ducklings the light is. I would go with 3/8" plywood, as you suggested, for exactly that reason (less weight). Thanks and good luck.
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