DIY Chicken Brooder & Small Animal Cage Plans

Give your baby chicks—or small pets—a safe, spacious, and affordable home with our DIY Chicken Brooder & Small Animal Cage Plans. This complete step-by-step guide walks you through building a brooder or pet enclosure that is beginner-friendly, budget-conscious, and packed with convenient features.

Whether you’re raising up to 25 baby chicks or need a durable habitat for rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, gerbils, or other small animals, this design has you covered.

Key Features:

• 🐣 Versatile Use – Works as a chicken brooder or small animal cage (rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs & more).

• 🧰 Beginner-Friendly – Simple instructions, no advanced woodworking required.

• 💲 Budget Build – Costs under $100 in supplies from your local hardware store.

• 🕒 Quick Assembly – Build in just 4 hours.

• 🧹 Easy Cleaning – Built-in trapdoor for fast and hassle-free maintenance.

• 🔓 Full Access – Large lift-up top for feeding, cleaning, and handling animals.

• 📏 Spacious Design – 36" long x 24" wide x 36" tall, roomy enough for up to 25 chicks.

• 🪵 Elevated Stand – Keeps your animals secure, dry, and off the ground.

What’s Included (Digital Download):
✔️ Full step-by-step building guide
✔️ Complete materials list
✔️ Tools list
✔️ Price guide to help with budgeting
✔️ Helpful tips along the way

Perfect For:

• Backyard chicken keepers 🐔

• Rabbit owners 🐇

• Ferret and gerbil enthusiasts 🐹

• Homesteaders & small pet lovers

Additional Information

• Skill Level: Beginner-friendly

• Build Time: About 4 hours

• Estimated Cost: Under $100

📦 Delivery Format:
This is a digital file only. No physical item will be shipped. Your download will be available instantly after purchase. Digital designs are a NON-refundable purchase.

🛠️ Need Help or Want It Custom?
Have questions about your build? Message us anytime—we’re happy to help!