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Paper Towels and pine shavings

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by doghamstyluv95, May 26, 2007.

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  1. May 26, 2007 #1
    doghamstyluv95

    doghamstyluv95 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    do i have to switch to pine shavings? because i really dont want them to eat the shavings...
     
  3. May 26, 2007 #2
    aran

    aran Chillin' With My Peeps

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    mate I just raised 7 chicks on pine shavings covered in paper towels...my first try at chicks-> all did well. I actually just put them out for their first time tonight in the coop (they are 3.5 weeks old)
    --> i changed the papertowels every day and changed the pine shavings twice per week.

    hope this helps,
    aran
     
  5. May 27, 2007 #3
    Heidi

    Heidi Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I raised 23 chicks on paper towel first two days then removed it and let them have at the pine shavings. They really do love the shavings. Mine didn't eat them - just looked like it once in awhile. All of my chicks turned out fine and didn't lose a one! [​IMG]
     

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