Brooder Question?

[thatduckguyy]

For my brooder do I have to use pine shavings? Or can I just use paper towel, it would probably be easier to clean using paper towel right?

 

[Gerry2011]

I first tried paper towels......toooooooo messy, waaaaaay to soon!

Pine shavings are much cleaner and require a lot less changing.

 

[Nicole01]

Pine shavings are cleaner and easier to clean. I use pine in the coop too, I love it!

 

[ChickenCrazed]

I actually buy incontinence pads from Sams club that are 23 x 36 and disposable...Very easy to roll it all up and pop in a clean one!

 

[dianaross77]

I use pine pellets. Love them.

 

[thatduckguyy]

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How would I clean it though? I mean paper towel you just take it out and toss it.

 

[thatduckguyy]

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I dont get it with paper towel you just take it out and toss it. how is pine shavings easier?

 

[Young Heritage]

I use pine shavings and a little DE mixed in. It keeps everything dry so cleanup is no big deal and it's also good for them. Scoop it out and replace.

 

[claudicles]

Pine shavings are cleaner because the poop gets mixed in with them, rather than sitting on top like with paper towel. The shavings dry the poop out nicely so the chicks stay nice and clean.

 

[debid]

You can change litter half a brooder at a time. Just scoop it up with a dustpan a bit past the halfway mark (the chicks will crowd to the other side), put fresh in on that side, and then repeat with the other side. Super easy! And yes, much less gross to use litter than something that the poop sits on top of like newspaper or paper towels.