How to Build a Rolling Chick Brooder Box | Easy DIY Chicken Brooder for Backyard Poultry

Learn how to build a heavy-duty DIY chick brooder box using 2x2 lumber, hardware cloth, and rolling wheels—perfect for raising baby chicks on your homestead or hobby farm. In this video, I show step-by-step how I cut and assemble this easy-to-clean chick brooder that’s designed to roll for quick waste cleanup. Whether you're raising backyard chickens, building farm equipment, or need a portable brooder setup for your poultry, this practical design is great for any DIYer, builder, or chicken keeper. I include the parts list and materials in the description for your convenience. Ideal for homesteaders, DIT’ers, and anyone who loves building useful farm gear from scratch.

Parts List:
• 6 each: 60" 2"x2"
• 14 each: 21" 2"x2"
• 24 of 24-inch wide 1/2" hardware cloth
• 2.5" exterior wood screws
• Two small hinges
• One small handle
• Some small chain
• Small furniture wheels/casters
• (heat lamp, waterer, feeder, etc.)

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