Newspaper or pine shavings???

[HollowOfWisps]

I personally prefer pine shavings or puppy pads and I've never had any issues with either. However, I always make sure to provide grit in the event they decide to actually ingest any bedding.

 

[Gearhead846]

Ok Can I use regular chicken grit for 3 week old ducklings

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Ok Can I use regular chicken grit for 3 week old ducklings

That really depends on how big the grit actually is since every brand seems to be different size wise. Since ducklings grow so fast at 3 weeks they're kind of at that in-between stage.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

With chicks you want to use baby chick grit. Chicken grit is too big. Can't speak for ducks.

 

[3KillerBs]

Ah, now there's the difference! You had a big outdoor brooder, probably with lots of chicks. I had 18 chicks, split between two large plastic tubs or totes. Wonder what OP has?

A dozen one time, 26 another.

I lucked into my over-sized facilities, but I have come to prefer the advantages of them.

Ok Can I use regular chicken grit for 3 week old ducklings

I doubt it.

But better ask on the duck forums.

 

[A little Daffy]

I need to know whether it is better to use newspapers or pine shavings for baby chicks and ducklings. What are your thoughts. Which have you used, and what are the pros and cons of both. THANKS

I know pretty much nothing but I was thinking that the ink on the newspaper might be toxic. ??

 

[3KillerBs]

I know pretty much nothing but I was thinking that the ink on the newspaper might be toxic. ??

IIRC, in the US newspapers use non-toxic, soy-based inks.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

IIRC, in the US newspapers use non-toxic, soy-based inks.

That's true, but newspapers can be slick and not give good footing, and may cause leg issues. We use puppy pee pads with excellent results. Also, we don't get the dust you can get with shavings, an added plus!

Edit: slick, not skick. Sigh, typos.
Also, leg, not lef.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Also, use chick grit.

 

[3KillerBs]

That's true, but newspapers can be slick and not give good footing, and may cause leg issues. We use puppy pee pads with excellent results. Also, we don't get the dust you can get with shavings, an added plus!

Edit: slick, not skick. Sigh, typos.
Also, leg, not lef.

I only use paper towels for the first few days.

My babies hatched Sunday, went into the brooder Monday, and I'm picking up the paper towels today.