Author: TBN Ranch

Chicken Keeper in Phoenix, Arizona, with special interest in Silkie Bantams. Offering valuable resources to fellow chicken enthusiasts since 2012.

EcoGlow Brinsea Brooder

Updated Review | The Pro’s and Con’s of Using the Brinsea EcoGlow for Chicks in Winter

If you raise chicks, then you already know keeping the brooder at a comfortable temp is near impossible. The weather changes from hour to hour, so unless you don’t mind being on call 24/7 to raise and lower the heat lamp, the Brinsea is a MUCH better way. No more worrying about baking your chicks alive under a  heat lamp, or wondering if they’re too cold. That’s worth about $80 bucks to me, how about you?
About the Brinsea Brooder
The EcoGlow Brinsea Brooder only uses 18 Watts (a tenth of the electricity of typical suspended infrared lamps) because the chicks are in contact with its warm underneath surface. The brooder runs at 12v for safety from a mains transformer (supplied) and with the convenience of a generous (about 10 feet) power lead.
Different sizes of chicks are accommodated by three adjustable height settings and an indicator light confirms the brooder is connected.
Various sizes & styles, price: from about $80 on Amazon Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder for Chicks or Ducklings

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Checklist for Building a Chicken Coop

There’s nothing worse than having to re-do your chicken coop setup because you didn’t build it right the first time. This Chicken Coop Checklist offers good advice and great suggestions on how to avoid those little problems that can easily turn into big headaches later. Keeping chickens shouldn’t be a huge chore, creating a functional space that is convenient to maintain will give you more freedom to enjoy your flock.

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Good News about Vitamin D and Pasture Eggs

Vitamin D deficient? If you have been informed by your doctor that you are, you’re certainly not alone. Lack of vitamin D is a growing concern, and according to my doctor, Arizonans are especially at high risk, thanks to sun screen and avoiding the sun altogether! There is much to be said about the value of an egg, take a minute and read this article by Tabitha Alterman, and help spread the word…. eggs are good for you!
LATEST RESULTS: New test results show that pastured egg producers are kicking the commercial industry’s derriere when it comes to vitamin D! Eggs from hens raised on pasture show 4 to 6 times as much vitamin D as typical supermarket eggs. Read Article

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