- Apr 3, 2007
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Hi,
I am thrilled that we have 3 chicks running around the incubator and a few more hard at work to get out. It was in my sons kindergarten class so I was a little nervous! The kids were all so excited all day.
I have 2 questions. I have a brooder setup and am wondering what to put on the ground. When I've had chicks in the past I used shavings, but my husband just told me that isn't great because they'll eat it and he suggested newspaper. I have heard that is too slick for the chicks feet. Could I just use a towel? Anybody have thoughts of what is the best surface for them.
Second question is, one of the chicks has a blob of mucus (sting and then a blob) looking stuff attached to its bottom. It is like the yolk is attached to it. Will it fall off? Should I take it off?
Thanks so much! This forum has been a huge help during this process and I'm sooo happy have my new little babies.
Kristi
I am thrilled that we have 3 chicks running around the incubator and a few more hard at work to get out. It was in my sons kindergarten class so I was a little nervous! The kids were all so excited all day.
I have 2 questions. I have a brooder setup and am wondering what to put on the ground. When I've had chicks in the past I used shavings, but my husband just told me that isn't great because they'll eat it and he suggested newspaper. I have heard that is too slick for the chicks feet. Could I just use a towel? Anybody have thoughts of what is the best surface for them.
Second question is, one of the chicks has a blob of mucus (sting and then a blob) looking stuff attached to its bottom. It is like the yolk is attached to it. Will it fall off? Should I take it off?
Thanks so much! This forum has been a huge help during this process and I'm sooo happy have my new little babies.
Kristi