Incubator mess

[Jaclyn528]

Anyone have suggestions on what I can put over the wire floor in my incubator during a hatch to make the cleanup a little easier?

 

[underground chickenman]

I am planning to try some rubber shelf-liner. It is supposed to give better traction for the chicks. It has holes in, it but not as big as the wire, so I imagine cleanup will be a bit easier. No personal experience yet, but I plan to try it based on what I have read of other people's experience.

UGCM

 

[Southernbelle]

I use that soft, puffy shelf liner cut to fit the inside of my bator.

 

[aprophet]

shelf/drawer liner the rubber type it is kina bumpy and a little rough

 

[underground chickenman]

That's the stuff. By the way, if you have a Costco membership, they have a 20 or 25ft roll for about 6 bucks. That will cover a lot of hatches even if you throw it away after each one.

UGCM

 

[paddock36]

I use the same stuff and just wash it after use.

 

[Jaclyn528]

That is a great idea.I know exactly the stuff you are all talking about.I'm going to pick some up tomorrow to have for my next tuesday hatch.
Thanks to you all.

 

[The Sheriff]

vinyl shelf liner and throw it in the washer after use.

 

[MrsChickendad]

I use cheesecloth. It lets the humidity and air circulate and you can just toss it when you're done.

 

[Red&Yellow]

I like this thread...but a question. Could one simply use paper towels instead of all that (slightly more costly but great) suggestions? Would it be good enough for the humidity to go through, and the air to circulate?

Thanks