Brood Substrate

[Rachele119]

Hi all! Rachele119 and Anthony from big island, Hawaii. We just got our first batch of Rhode island red chicks. Wondering what the best flooring for our brood is. Right now we're using paper bags and shredded cardboard. Is this ok? Any suggestions?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi Rachele and welcome to BYC! Maybe putting some paper towels over the substrate will make it easier for your chicks to run around and make it easier for you to clean.

If you check out the Learning Centre, you'll find a whole host of resources on all things chicken.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Your state thread is worth joining as you will get to know other BYC members in your area (https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread). In fact, the search box should become your best friend

Lastly but by no means least, the members here are amazing - very friendly and helpful, so if you need an answer to a question or simply want some reassurance that what you are doing is ok, then post away - we all help each other out here at BYC.

All the best
CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Aloha Rachele and Anthony, Welcome to the Backyard chickens flock. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.