Practical chick brooder box made from galvanised sheet steel, suitable for rearing approximately 50 chicks. Featuring a mesh floor, an underneath droppings tray and convenient access from above. Available as a standalone metal brooder or as a complete set with protective heat lamp cage, 150 W infrared heat lamp, drinker and chick feeder.
This affordable metal chick brooder provides a practical housing solution for newly hatched chicks during their first weeks of life. The sturdy galvanised steel construction is designed for regular use in poultry rearing, while its practical layout makes it easier to check on the chicks and maintain a clean environment.
Measuring approximately 100 × 46 × 57 cm, the brooder provides space for around 50 chicks. The actual suitable number depends on poultry species, age, size and the space required for feed and water equipment.
Hygienic Rearing with a Mesh Floor and Droppings Tray
A key feature of this brooder is its raised wire mesh floor, with an approximate mesh opening of 11 mm. Much of the droppings can fall through the mesh into the collection tray underneath.
This helps reduce direct contact between the chicks and their droppings and makes routine cleaning more convenient. The suspended droppings tray allows waste to be collected without having to clean the entire floor of the brooder each time.
The galvanised metal surfaces can be wiped clean as required. Regular cleaning of the mesh floor, collection tray, drinker and feeder remains essential for good hygiene.
Convenient Access from Above
The brooder opens from the top, allowing chicks to be placed inside, checked and removed when necessary.
Top access also makes everyday tasks such as replenishing feed and water and monitoring the rearing area easier.
Available Without Accessories or as a Complete Set
The metal chick brooder is available in two versions:
Without Accessories
This version includes the metal brooder box with its mesh floor and droppings tray. It is particularly suitable if you already own an appropriate heat source, chick drinker and feeder, or prefer to select these accessories separately.
A heat lamp, protective cage, drinker and feeder are not included in this version.
Complete Set with Accessories
In addition to the metal brooder box, the set includes:
This provides the essential accessories needed to equip the brooding area.
Heating with an Infrared Lamp or Ceramic Heat Emitter
Newly hatched chicks require a suitable source of warmth. A compatible protective heat lamp cage with an infrared heat lamp or ceramic heat emitter can be used.
The complete set already includes a protective cage and a 150 W infrared heat lamp. When ordering the version without accessories, a suitable heating system must be provided separately.
Because this metal brooder has very little thermal insulation, it is best used in sheltered rooms with a sufficiently warm ambient temperature. In cold or draughty conditions, more heating energy may be required, resulting in higher electricity consumption.
Product Features
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Affordable chick brooder made from galvanised sheet steel
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Suitable for approximately 50 chicks, depending on species, age and size
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Robust metal construction for poultry rearing
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Mesh floor with approximately 11 mm openings
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Suspended droppings collection tray for easier cleaning
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Reduced direct contact between chicks and droppings
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Convenient access through the top
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Easily accessible interior for feeding and daily checks
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Suitable for use with compatible infrared heat lamps or ceramic heat emitters
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Available without accessories or as a set with heating equipment, drinker and feeder
Technical Specifications
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Product type: Metal chick brooder box
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Material: Galvanised sheet steel
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Dimensions (L × W × H): approx. 100 × 46 × 57 cm
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Capacity: approx. 50 chicks, depending on size and age
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Floor: Wire mesh
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Floor mesh opening: approx. 11 mm
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Waste collection: Suspended droppings tray
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Access: From above
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Heat source: Required separately or included in the complete set
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Included heat lamp power in the set: 150 W
Scope of Delivery
When selecting “Without Accessories”:
When selecting “Set”:
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1 metal chick brooder box with mesh floor and droppings tray
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1 protective heat lamp cage
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1 infrared heat lamp, 150 W
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1 chick drinker
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1 chick feeder
Instructions for Use and Safety
Place the brooder in a dry, sheltered location free from draughts. Provide a suitable heat source and monitor the temperature at chick level. The animals must be able to move between warmer and cooler areas.
Please note the limited insulation of the metal brooder: In colder rooms, maintaining the necessary brooding temperature may require significantly more energy.
Only use suitable heat lamps and protective cages. Maintain the required safety distances from animals, metal components and flammable materials. Prevent direct contact between chicks and hot lamps.
For particularly small chicks, check that the floor mesh is appropriate for their feet. Regularly check food and water levels and clean the droppings tray as needed.
