is shreded paper bad for chicks?

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I was thinking about using shredded paper or shredded newspaper for a bedding for my chicks when they hatch but, I'm sure they will try and eat it. is it bad if they eat it? I know theres ink and stuff in news paper.

 

[Syharrison]

not straight away after a week or so when they know what food is i use shredded paper after about 2 weeks

 

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So if they eat a little after the 2nd week is it all right? im sure my older birds would try to eat it.

 

[KIDDSBANTAMS]

I use shredded paper and they love it, they do not eat it. It is cost free also.

 

[AreYouLoved]

I have used this before:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3553919

https://www.google.com/search?q=eco-bedding

Samantha in OK

 

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thats a lot for that stuff! it would be cheaper to get bark dust.

I have used this before:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3553919

https://www.google.com/search?q=eco-bedding

Samantha in OK

 

[AreYouLoved]

No it is not a lot for eco-bedding. It expands like foam so you will get a lot for your money.

 

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ill check it out and see if they have it a the local pets mart. is it ok for them to eat it?

 

[Syharrison]

yeah none of my chicks/birds have eaten the shredded paper

 

[debid]

Modern newspaper ink is soy-based and doesn't contain lead. The risk of them eating it is more of a risk of impaction from eating too much. Of course, that can happen with shavings just as easily but fortunately, I don't think many chicks are that stupid.

OH, and my chickens don't eat the paper. They will eat a piece of silicone caulking (and who can blame them -- it wiggles when you run with it?!) but they know that their shredded paper is not food.