picking up my new babies tomorrow

[irish44395]

I am going to get my babies tomorrow, I have a small dog kennel (only getting 4 birds ) my question is should I put something on the bottom its just a plastic tray. If so what thanks
Pete

 

[Aapomp831]

Are you getting chicks? Chickens, ducks, guineas.... what are you getting and how old?

 

[black_cat]

If you're getting chicks, and not another species: Paper towels for the first 3 days, then pine shavings. You want to make sure that it's not slippery for them, because that can lead to splayed leg. Pine shavings and paper towels are both easy to clean and absorb moisture very well.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I had a similar set up with my chicks recently and used the quilted puppy pads, they did not slip and this was super easy cleanup and also absorb any spills from the water. Also if you are brooding them in your home as I did, the shavings create quite a bit of dust! If it’s traditional wire dog kennel you may want to put some cardboard a few inches up the sides to protect them from drafts in the beginning anyway until they get a bit bigger.
congratulations on your chicks, please post photos of them if you are so inclined!

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

You say babies... are they chicks or older?

 

[irish44395]

they are 3 months old sapphire gems , just using the kennel to transport them home
Pete

 

[black_cat]

they are 3 months old sapphire gems , just using the kennel to transport them home
Pete

Ah, ok then. I'd say probably towels or pine shavings, then.

 

[irish44395]

Thanks , I feel like a kid on Christmas eve
Pete

 

[black_cat]

Thanks , I feel like a kid on Christmas eve
Pete

I would too!

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Sapphire Gems are gorgoeus birds! Yes, shavings for birds that age for sure!