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just thought I would start a thread so people who are just starting out with breeding can get some ideas of what we use.

Here is my one i made up, it was pretty cheap and easy to make.

Thanks Julie.But cay you pls give some more information like what dimensions and the type of bulb ecc.I will definitely make one as soon as I have the time.

Thats an impressive brooder.
Well, I made a brooder out of a fish/mice tank (the ones with the open top for ventilation.. put a container of water for humidity like a small tupperware container. Bought a home brew themometer that you can stick on to the side of the tank. Found it at the department store. Works great. I bought a cheap adjustable desk lamp (I can move it up if its too hot or down if its too cold), and put a 75watt infrared bulb (found in the reptile area of the petshop). Doesnt seem to irritate them at all. Because we have ducted heater on when its cold, I only put the lamp on at night when we turn the heater off and the temp in the house gets down.
I noticed the chicks trying to eat the wood shavings for bedding, so I put a towel down instead.. but that gets might dirty quick, Ive washed a million towels already, was changing them twice a day! Well I actually use the baby cloth nappies that I never used and the million unused baby muslin wraps that my daughter hated being wrapped in as a newborn! There nails seem to get stuck in a normal towel.
Now they are getting big, we moved them into a big tub/toy box. I cut a piece of dowel to fit in there snug for a perch. Next step a cage.
I will post a pic of mine when I can.

I will measure it up and post details.

Hi there---I made mine out of a 50 liter plastic storage container.I have 2 yellow light bulbs in it attached to a dimmer switch so I can adjust the temp.A thermometer/hydrometer is attached to the inside si I can keep an eye on temps and humidity.Also add a small tub of water for humidity.--works a treat !!!