Ok guys we have 14 1-2 week old chicks and are new to chickens. When we went to pick up the chickens from the farmer he had his brooder set up in rubbermaid tubs with a layer of shavings under a sheet of paper towels. He had more then 14 chickens in there but said he only cleans it 1-2 times per week. This was set up in his kitchen/living room and didnt smell or anything.
we have been home for 4 days and I have been changing it every day even though we have a much larger brooder with less chicks.
Was he just crazy? What do yo do?
we have been home for 4 days and I have been changing it every day even though we have a much larger brooder with less chicks.
Was he just crazy? What do yo do?