New chicks have arrived, woohoo!

[daffy428]

I just received 11 very healthy chicks from Healthy Chicks and More. They are all eating and drinking well. I currently have paper towel down on the brooder floor, but since they have caught on to the food thing, can I switch it over to pine shavings even though it is just the first day?? I am a newbie!!

 

[petrel]

Congratulations on your healthy arrivals. Opinions vary on that, but I kept pine shavings under the paper towels for a day or so, then dispensed with the paper towels. It was so easy to keep things very dry that way.

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! Congrats on the new chicks!

 

[MsChickenMomma]

Glad to have you join us! I personally don't do paper towels, and it hasn't been a problem with me. It depends on what you think. If you think it'll be fine to remove them, go ahead! I think it should be fine as long as they know where the real food is.

Enjoy your babies!!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. I'd be tempted to wait another day before giving them direct access to the pine shavings.

 

[Bunnylady]

Welcome to BYC. I'd be tempted to wait another day before giving them direct access to the pine shavings.

x2

 

[All Henned Up]

I do the paper towels over pine flakes for 2 days, then just pine flakes.

Welcome and enjoy BYC!
Steve.

 

[daffy428]

They are already starting to pick at the edges between the paper towel and the wall of the brooder to flip the pine shaving around... They are fun to watch!

 

[drumstick diva]