Brooder Bedding & Dust

[Azure Acres]

I think I will go with the Carefresh and see how it works.

 

[Sheaffers5]

I'm using paper towels over a heavy duty plastic tablecloth that I glued to the bottom of the brooder. I put new towels down every morning and then cover it with clean ones once during the day when they get dirty. Clean up is easy and there's no smell. I have my 4 one week old chicks in my house and i take them out and hold them individually each day so they get used to being handled. This will probably work for another week and then I plan to use pine shavings or sand. I'm worried about them eating these though. Any advice here? Is regular play sand ok to use?

 

[Shannon_87]

My husband and I don't have allergies, so not really worried about dander. I am worried about dust settling on things. I don't mind dusting a couple times a week, but after reading numerous threads, I'm left with the impression that the dust will be severe. If anyone broods inside, would you weigh in on the dust?

It’s is SO FREAKING SEVERE. I put a towel I’ve 3/4ths of the brooder but it’s still really bad.