Building a brooder

Question
Do you know how to build a home-made brooder for cockatiel chicks? Please answer back as soon as you are able to!

-Astrid

Answer
Hi again, Astrid,

Use a 10-gallon fish aquarium with a heating pad underneath so the babies can be kept at 98 degrees F at all times (until they have feathers).  You'll need some type of cover for the aquarium to keep the warmth constant, but also allows adequate air ventilation.  Attach some type of fish thermometer to he aquarium so you can monitor the temperature inside where the babies will be.  In the bottom of the aquarium, use a Rubbermaid drawer liner cut to size to prevent splay leg and lightly sprinkle PINE shavings (not cedar shavings or other) over the Rubbermaid drawer liner to help keep the babies dry from their droppings (this will need to be changed daily).  You can use any type of container that is able to keep warmth inside and is easy to clean/disinfect.  

Chrys