We use a combination of pine underneath the straw. The straw catches the bulk of mess and easier to clean out than the shavings. Plus I use the straw and shavings in my compost bins. I am raising or chicks in the coop. I sectioned off a corner for them but yesterday had to open it up to give...
CountryGal517 I personally would just use the pine shavings. I have zero experience with puppy pads, so hopefully someone else will jump in and give there opinion. I'm sure people have used them with great results but I would think they may Peck it if it's on top and then possibly harm the chick...