Eating the Bedding

[zark]

I have Barred Rocks that are 18 days old. Moved them into the coop on wood shavings. They are just kicking up the chips and eating the saw dust. Is this going to be a problem?

 

[justusnak]

Were they on the wood chips in the brooder? If so, I would say they are jsut scratching around. Do you see them eat thier feed? As long as they are eating, should be fine. If they are not eating the feed, you might want to take the chips out, for a few days.

 

[okiechick57]

My babies did that for a day or two.......along with eating their food...... then stopped.......so I do not think you have to worry .....