Chicken Starter Kit for 15 Chicks | Chick Brooder and Chicken Cage Layer Addition
Raising chicks requires the right setup for warmth, feeding, watering, and cleaning. This chicken starter kit combines the Hatching Time Chick Brooder – 1 Layer and Chicken Cage Layer Addition to support your flock from the brooding stage through the transition to a layer cage. Designed for up to 15 chicks, the kit features an automatic heating system, starter feeders and drinkers, and washable polypropylene plastic construction to help maintain a clean, organized poultry setup.
Use the chick brooder during the first weeks of life, then transition your birds to the layer cage when they no longer need supplemental heat. The stackable system helps make efficient use of space, while the roll-out egg tray and deep manure trays simplify routine cleaning and egg collection.
Getting Started
Step 1: Brooding (First 6 Weeks of Life)
The Hatching Time Chick Brooder – 1 Layer provides supplemental heat for young chicks during their early weeks. Its automatic heating system maintains warmth for brooding, while the included starter feeders and drinkers provide access to feed and water. You may remove the heating unit before six weeks if your chicks no longer require supplemental heat.
Step 2: Transition to the Layer Cage (After 6 Weeks of Life)
As your chicks mature, move them to the Hatching Time Chicken Cage Layer Addition when they are ready for the next stage. The cage features a roll-out egg tray to help keep collected eggs clean and reduce the risk of cracking, along with deep manure trays that make waste removal and routine cleanup more manageable.
Note: The suggested timelines are estimates and may vary depending on breed and room temperature. Warmer conditions may mean your chicks need supplemental heat for less time and can transition to the layer cage sooner.
Key Features
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Complete Chicken Starter Kit: Includes a chick brooder and a chicken cage layer addition to support two stages of raising chickens.
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Capacity for Up to 15 Chicks: Provides a starter setup for poultry keepers raising up to 15 chicks.
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Automatic Heating System: Supplies supplemental warmth during brooding and can be removed when additional heat is no longer needed.
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Starter Feeders and Drinkers: Included with the chick brooder to help organize feeding and watering during the early stages of chick care.
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Roll-Out Egg Tray: Makes egg collection more convenient while helping keep eggs clean and reduce cracking.
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Deep Manure Trays: Simplify waste collection and routine cage cleaning.
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Washable COMFORTPLAST® Plastic: Made from polypropylene (PP), this rust-proof, washable system helps minimize bacteria buildup and supports a cleaner poultry environment.
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Stackable, Space-Saving Design: Helps organize your chicken-raising setup while making efficient use of available space.
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Feed-Waste-Reducing Design: The feeder design helps minimize spilled feed, reducing unnecessary waste.
Why Plastic?
The COMFORTPLAST® polypropylene system offers a washable, rust-proof option for poultry equipment. Its fully washable design helps minimize bacteria buildup, making regular cleaning an important part of maintaining a hygienic environment for your birds.
The automatic heating system regulates itself, helping reduce energy costs, while the feeder design helps keep feed off the floor. These features support a more organized brooding and raising routine with less unnecessary waste.
What's Included
- 1 × Hatching Time Chick Brooder – 1 Layer, 15-inch height (CB40-03-1K)
- 1 × Hatching Time Chicken Cage Layer Addition, 15-inch height (TYK40-03-TA)
Specifications
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Product type: Chicken starter kit
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Intended use: Chick brooding and transition to a layer cage
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Capacity: Up to 15 chicks
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Material: Polypropylene (PP) plastic
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Plastic system: COMFORTPLAST®
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Chick brooder model: CB40-03-1K
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Chicken cage layer addition model: TYK40-03-TA
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Height of each component: 15 inches