Brooder floor covering

[citygirl]

Is there a reason to use wood chips instead of straw? I'm getting my first Black Copper Marans chicks tomorrow. They are already 2 weeks old but it's now warm enough to ship. I'm so excited. The breeder called and said there are 5 "shipping peanuts" in with them. I had to look up and find out that I get 5 more babies. She said they're Americaunas. Can I say I'm say so excited again. Thanks for the info. :

 

[debakadeb]

I think it is easier to clean the brooder when using wood chips. When my chickens were babies in the brooder, I would clean out the poop nightly. I tried straw in the hen house and still use it on the floor and shelves...but the poop box gets wood shavings.

 

[citygirl]

Thanks. I'm getting my checks about 2 weeks earlier than I thought so I have some work to do.