Question about bedding.....

[Kbagwell1]

So we have been using pine shavings for our chicks in the brooder for over 2 weeks now. We have a problem though....they are in the house and its causing WAY too much dust. I just dusted yesterday and there is already a layer on everything around them. Any suggestions on keeping the dust down? Or another bedding to use that will help absorb smell??

Thanks for the help!

 

[gritsar]

It's not just the pine shavings that cause the dust, it's the chicks themselves (dander as they grow feathers).

It's the #1 reason I won't brood chicks in the house, ever. I'm sorry I don't have anything to offer you for advice.

 

[The Chicken People]

Use flakes not shavings and put Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher down before the flakes! Still gonna smell but I clean the brooder every other day!

 

[The Purvis Urban Farm]

I am using dried grass from the feed store for my chicks. A big bag of it was less than $3. I was not sure what to use and the man at my feed store said that this grass was just fine for them.