Bedding for a chick brooder

[ChickensRock351]

I have a chick arriving soon. So i made a brooder. I put waterers in it feeders and ect.The bedding I put in it is hay. I was wondering if it would be ok.So what do you people think, please reply.

 

[dracoe19]

Hay is fine. I usually use pine shavings because I find it to be easier to clean. Hay tends to pack down and when you clean it it comes out in sheets that fall apart and make a big mess. When I use pine shavings I just have a little scooper to scoop it out. Doesn't pack down as hard or as quickly. The only negative is don't get it wet! If i a waterer spills you need to take all the bedding out and put fresh. If you don't it grows mold very quickly and causes chicks to get sick. Besides that I love it and its pretty cheap as well.

 

[redsoxs]

Welcome to BYC!! Great to have you here. I use hay as a rule with no problem but pine shaving are great as well. As an aside, I read you said you are ordering a chick. Chickens are super social and don't often do well without at least one other of their kind around. Just something to consider. Best of luck!!

 

[liz9910]

from California! I use pine shavings.

 

[Lescas5795]

From Georgia, I use pine shavings too. They smell great!!

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[jbirds2012]

 

[Big A Chickens]

Hi and

So glad you joined us!!!!

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hi and

Hay does fine, although as with any bedding you'd have to change it regularly! For that reason, a lot of people use wood chips, they're easier to tip out.
Although we used paper towels and grass clippings, so anything goes...

Good luck!

 

[weimarmama]

& from Alabama. Glad you joined us.