Just built this myself for 30 new quail. I made 1 modification and installed a threaded insert into the side so i can bolt in the arm for the light and remove it so it can all fit inside the brooder when not in use.
We used a rolling clothes rack and attached the heat lamp to the "hang bar" at the top and the side "poles" can be raised and lowered as to allow the lamp to be attached to the bar and raised and lowered to adjust the amount of heat being broadcast below. We cut out the container box lid center area and hot glued a length of window screen to it. Lid snaps back on but is now screened so the chicjs cant jump out. When finished brooding, everything unpacks and goes back into the container tote, snapping the lid on top and everything stores away until next hatching.
I subbed :D UR vids are sooooo helpful, I Realllyyyyy want some quails, but im 12 and my parents dont want me to, even though i am veryyy responsible and did tons of research, so i guess ill take in all this info for later when im older ig, i garantuee you ill make a massive farm with all my dream animals in it. and quails are so inexpensive and easy to take care of. i just need to be responisble and careful. welp, thanks for the vid 😁☺
Thank you. I did some test runs with the setup today. Unless I cover the top with plexiglass everywhere except where the light shines down, I can’t get it to heat up. Does this sound right? Using a 250 watt bulb
I took your idea and built two of these. My quail will be a week old tomorrow, and my question is how do you clean it out once they learn to fly? Transfer them one at a time to the 2nd one and then back? Thanks again for the help.
Yes the best is to just transfer them somewhere while you clean and then add them back. It’s a bit tricky for sure but will be nice for them to have a clean home!
Ok I want to try this when I get mine I got the lamp and the bulb you linked but I now see the lamp say 75watt max and the bulbs say 125watts is that ok ??
@@splitarrowfarm no problem I’ll see if I can send one of them back I didn’t realize it until I bought whatever the link took me to. Now I know luckily I started collecting my supplies early
DIY brooders are great and all, but isnt the whole point to save money. After sourcing the materials, i realized that a $25 brooder from amazon does exactly the same thing for half the price. It comes with everything you need.
I'll get my first batch this weekend... thanks for sharing I'll copy it 🙌🏻
Congrats and best of luck!
Just built this myself for 30 new quail. I made 1 modification and installed a threaded insert into the side so i can bolt in the arm for the light and remove it so it can all fit inside the brooder when not in use.
Oh great, best of luck with your incubator. And great addition!
TYSM FOR PUTTING THE LINKS :D
Happy this was helpful!
We used a rolling clothes rack and attached the heat lamp to the "hang bar" at the top and the side "poles" can be raised and lowered as to allow the lamp to be attached to the bar and raised and lowered to adjust the amount of heat being broadcast below. We cut out the container box lid center area and hot glued a length of window screen to it. Lid snaps back on but is now screened so the chicjs cant jump out. When finished brooding, everything unpacks and goes back into the container tote, snapping the lid on top and everything stores away until next hatching.
Great idea as well!
I love this idea thank you for sharing
Great idea Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Great ideas! I'm going to copy! Thanks!
We LOVE it! Hope you enjoy as much as we do.
I subbed :D UR vids are sooooo helpful, I Realllyyyyy want some quails, but im 12 and my parents dont want me to, even though i am veryyy responsible and did tons of research, so i guess ill take in all this info for later when im older ig, i garantuee you ill make a massive farm with all my dream animals in it. and quails are so inexpensive and easy to take care of. i just need to be responisble and careful. welp, thanks for the vid 😁☺
Yes! And it is great that you are already starting to research now so you will be super educated and ready for when you are older!
Can you do a video on what setting you use with the inkbird? I can’t seem to get mine correct since it won’t stop beeping.
Yes!
Hello, thank you for the video. I followed it exactly. Can you please tell me how to set the inkbird? Directions are so confusing
Good question! I am going to make a video and post about it this week so subscribe to the channel and stay tuned!
Thank you. I did some test runs with the setup today. Unless I cover the top with plexiglass everywhere except where the light shines down, I can’t get it to heat up. Does this sound right? Using a 250 watt bulb
Good job thank from Katy Texas 👍
Thank you too!
amazing Good jobs keeps up
Thanks for the kind words!
I took your idea and built two of these. My quail will be a week old tomorrow, and my question is how do you clean it out once they learn to fly? Transfer them one at a time to the 2nd one and then back? Thanks again for the help.
Yes the best is to just transfer them somewhere while you clean and then add them back. It’s a bit tricky for sure but will be nice for them to have a clean home!
What size would i need for about 20 quail chicks?
You can probably use something similar in size and if they grow big fast you can always switch them to a bigger setup or cage.
Have you used the producers pride heater for your brooder with quail , I saw your review video on it .
Hi Armadillo, so far we have not used it because we have this setup but it could be a good idea to try. Thanks!
on the temp prob..where did you run the wire? along bottom of cage? or did you drill hole in bottom and run it up into cage where you glued lid?
Great question, we ran it along the bottom and up the side and used duct tape to secure it down
Did you buy a special heat lamp to go with the inkbird? Just curious if it's as simple as plugging the lamp into the inkbird?
We just plugged in a heat light you can order on Amazon or get at your local feed store
What amount of watts is the light that you use?
250 Watt is good for brooders holding +25 chicks
It’s a year later so I’m sure you have already found out but cider is horrible for your quail, it attacks there lungs and respiratory system .
Hi Scott thanks for the tips!
Ok I want to try this when I get mine I got the lamp and the bulb you linked but I now see the lamp say 75watt max and the bulbs say 125watts is that ok ??
Oh no, I would follow the directions on the lamp I will update the description here. Sorry about that!
@@splitarrowfarm no problem I’ll see if I can send one of them back I didn’t realize it until I bought whatever the link took me to. Now I know luckily I started collecting my supplies early
@@splitarrowfarmalso which is correct is it the 75 watts
DIY brooders are great and all, but isnt the whole point to save money. After sourcing the materials, i realized that a $25 brooder from amazon does exactly the same thing for half the price. It comes with everything you need.
Nah man. You're not getting a temp controlled brooder for $25.
Very true!