My sweet, fluffy sweet little chicks were delivered today but, I'm already having a problem and need some help, please.
I've read this site from front to back, bought a couple of books and I see one thing stressed over and over again. "Keep the brooder CLEAN!". I've used pine chips and placed paper toweling on top. I've already gone through 2 big rolls of paper towels trying to keep the brooder clean but, with 17 chicks, they are pooping faster than I can change it. Please advise before I go though an entire forest in paper towels. Also, no where have I read how to bathe the chicks. How exactly is that done?
Anxious for whatever advice you can offer!
Sincerely,
donna
I've read this site from front to back, bought a couple of books and I see one thing stressed over and over again. "Keep the brooder CLEAN!". I've used pine chips and placed paper toweling on top. I've already gone through 2 big rolls of paper towels trying to keep the brooder clean but, with 17 chicks, they are pooping faster than I can change it. Please advise before I go though an entire forest in paper towels. Also, no where have I read how to bathe the chicks. How exactly is that done?
Anxious for whatever advice you can offer!
Sincerely,
donna