Each chick needs plenty of room to move around. I recommend a square foot of space per chick. The brooder I built is 4-feet-by-4-feet, and I usually start a dozen chicks in that much space.

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"A mesh ring goes over the brooder to keep the chicks confined to an area near the heat source." Luc further explained the proper temperatures needed to safely raise chicks.

For one thing, baby chicks need sustained warmth (between 80-90 degrees F for the first month), meaning you'll need to either have an outdoor brooder box prepared or set them up somewhere indoors.