As an update, I took up the paper towels this morning. To show them how to eat out of the holes in their feeders, I put some oatmeal/cornmeal mixture on top of their feed. They love that & were sticking their heads in the holes like they are supposed to & chowing down like crazy! Looks like...
I know I have read this somewhere, but I can't remember where & can't find the info. I got my chicks yesterday & all are doing great. Only had to deal with 2 pasty butts this morning, otherwise,everything is good. I have my pine shavings covered with paper towels & sprinkled feed on the paper...