Brooder Question

[actjac55]

I was wondering what alternative y'all use to wood shavings in your brooders. I was thinking of trying something new.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I like to use rubber shelf liner in my brooder. Its cheap, easy to clean and prevents chicks from developing splayed legs

 

[SteveBaz]

I have tried hay, rice hulls and wood shaving both from a full pickup box from a yard supply and compressed bags and let me say from experience the compressed bags are the way to go. I found a company by the name of Stallion that has mixed medium wood chips that is 12 cubic feet of chips that have no cedar in it at all. It is not fine enough to be dusty to have respiratory issues with my girls ever. I buy 1 at a time and it lasts for 3 to 4 months easy. Best of luck.