Using an IBC tote to make chicken brooder

Watch as we use an IBC tote to make a chicken brooder, and a warning on using heat lamps in chicken brooders.

[@roceye]

Stopped by for brooder ideas, I like yours. I can offer one suggestion- I don't use those warming lights, I prefer the plate style warmers since they have two heater settings and are much safer.

[@masonwhite2909]

Thank you for this video! Simple and cost effective!

[@andresmurillo5117]

Very good idea...

[@tshell41]

What was originally in the tote? I have a few that had roundup in them. I was told to fil with water and ammonia to neutralize it but I'm still not sure how safe they would be.

[@mikeclement5383]

Too bad you couldn't get some of the composite decking. Waterproof and offers some weight. Could just pressure wash the sucker clean and it would never rot. Spelling edit*

[@tomaswall6935]

Get some heat plates instead of the lamp. Far better, cheaper to run and no fire risk