Hi Dawn, it sure helps to chat with people who have similar experiences. I'll leave them on the paper towels then for a few more days. The wire won't hurt their feet, will it?
I'm having a horrible time trying to get hardened poop off one of my chicks. she screams and screams, and makes me feel...
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Hi there, thanks for this info. I also started my chicks on paper towels over the pine shavings, and at 5 days old, I STILL have them on paper towels. It's so easy to clean, just roll it up and put fresh paper towels down. So I guess by doing that they will not have an opportunity to...
What kind of dirt did you put in the shoe box for dust bathing? I've heard someone else say they used ground up raw oatmeal flakes becuase it's cleaner. what do you think?
My 4 chicks are 5 days old, and reside in a very large dog cage for now. When should I be supplying something for them to roll around in, like a dust bathing area?