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for those who use sand in brooders

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by flossyandprissy, Feb 16, 2014.

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  1. Feb 16, 2014 #1
    flossyandprissy

    flossyandprissy Out Of The Brooder

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    How do you scoop the poop? My chickies are almost 2 weeks old and thier tiny poops fall right through the kitty litter scoop.
     
  3. Feb 16, 2014 #2
    SwedishDude99

    SwedishDude99 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Fingers...:oops:
    You could also overlap hardware cloth o the scoop and that will make the holes much smaller but still able to sift the sand.
     
  5. Feb 16, 2014 #3
    theawesomechick

    theawesomechick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Try a reptile litter scoop. I don't use sand, though.
     
  7. Feb 17, 2014 #4
    aart

    aart Chicken Juggler! Premium Member

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    I use a fine mesh metal organizer basket.
     
  9. Feb 17, 2014 #5
    subhanalah

    subhanalah Overrun With Chickens

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    You could also try a colander with fine mesh or a deep fry ladle.
     

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