How long to keep paper towel over bedding?

[callen0912]

I know it's recommended to keep paper towels over bedding in the brooder. How long should I keep doing this?

 

[kmartinez]

I had mine for 1 week going into week two omg I was changing it out so like 3 times per day and probably more cause my teens would change it to when they came in from school..so in week 2 i stopped using paper towels pine shavings were just easier

 

[song of joy]

Usually 2-3 days is sufficient for them to get the hang of eating their chick feed. Day 1 - sprinkle chick feed on the paper towels and offer it in a chick feeder. Days 2 and 3, just have the feed available in the feeder, and make sure everyone is eating OK. By day 4, you should be able to remove the paper towels completely.

 

[callen0912]

Usually 2-3 days is sufficient for them to get the hang of eating their chick feed.  Day 1 - sprinkle chick feed on the paper towels and offer it in a chick feeder.  Days 2 and 3, just have the feed available in the feeder, and make sure everyone is eating OK.  By day 4, you should be able to remove the paper towels completely.  

Ok. I've had my girls since Thursday and they have been eating beautify since day one. They've been really pecking at be paper towels and was wondering if it was best if I take it out.

 

[song of joy]

If they're eating well, it's probably fine to remove the paper towels.