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8 Introducing Young Birds
Once the correct temperature has been established and the air humidified the TLC brooder is ready for
use.
8.1
For newly hatched chicks use small plastic tubs such as ice-cream or butter / spread containers lined with
paper towel. Young birds of similar age and size can be placed together and benefit from the warmth and
comfort. If disparity in size is too great the smaller animal is at risk of being crushed or smothered.
8.2
For larger chicks and adult birds line the base of the TLC brooder with paper towelling and place the
bird(s) directly on this. The brooder cabinet material is smooth and designed to be easy to clean.
8.3
Change paper towel at each feed or at least four times a day.
8.4
Follow feeding regimes recommended for your species ensuring the highest standards of hygiene at all
times.
8.5
In order to maintain maximum air-flow the air-flow filters should be checked once a week for dust or
down, and cleaned if necessary.
9 Cleaning Up
IMPORTANT:
DISCONNECT THE BROODER FROM THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY DURING CLEANING. RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK! ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS ARE KEPT DRY.
9.1
Following each brood in your TLC brooder remove all debris from the floor. Wipe all internal surfaces
with a soft cloth soaked in 100:1 Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant solution. Filters should be inspected on
a weekly basis and be cleaned if necessary. Remove all three filters and gently hand wash in warm water
then allow them to dry before use. Filters need replacing every six months. Immerse and soak any nest
tubs in disinfectant solution. The exterior of the TLC brooders may be cleaned with a damp cloth.
USE WATER BASED DISINFECTANTS ONLY WHEN CLEANING
9.2
Always clean the TLC brooder before storage and ensure that the unit is totally dry inside and out or
damage may occur to the components.
9.3
For deeper cleaning the base of the cabinet and the door may be removed by releasing the fasteners. See
section 4 for assembly guide. The cabinet base and the door may be wet-cleaned with mild detergent and
then disinfected with water based disinfectant solution such as Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant.
Replacement filters, evaporating blocks and disinfectant solution are all available from Brinsea Products at the
address at the end of this document or from your Brinsea agent.
