By Carrie Miller
It seems like every brooder setup article starts the same way: You need a brooder container, heat lamp, feeder, drinker and proper bedding. I agree with the concept, but I whole-heartedly disagree with some of the choices used in setting up the common brooder.
I have raised chicks for years, and like many people, I started by reading articles like the ones mentioned above. I purchased the standard heat lamp, red bulb, waterer, feeder, bedding and thermometer like was stated in each article. While those setups are the typical inexpensive plans, they might not be best for your chicks or your safety.