PLASTIC under new chicks??

[goodeggsforyou]

Hi (again).

Will it be too slippery for the new chicks if I place plastic sheeting under the pine shavings??

Thanks SO much!

 

[N&MSchroeder]

I would put some paper towels (quilted bounty) on top of the plastic to keep the chicks from slipping.

 

[Bearsfan]

If your talking about hard plastic, like a rubbermade tub. No problem. I have used a rubbermade bin for a brooder and had good results.

I would not use plastic sheeting for fear they would eat it.

 

[hennyannie]

Try one of those vinyl table cloths with the felt backing. The top is sometimes textured.

 

[goodeggsforyou]

Thanks so very much to All (sorry for posting again - sometimes it seems it doesn't show).
Anyhow, it is wonderful to have such kind and helpful folks. Truly - thanks again

 

[goodeggsforyou]

Thanks so very much to All (sorry for posting again - sometimes it seems it doesn't show).
Anyhow, it is wonderful to have such kind and helpful folks. Truly - thanks again

 

[Domestic_goddess]

Like I said in the other post, It should be fine as long as you use pine shavings. I always start out with paper towel and then add pine shavings when the chicks are about a week old. I had a tarp under mine with shavings on top, worked out great!

 

[spotstealer]

I put linoleum tiles (the self sticking type) then put shavings right on top. I just sweep it out. I used to line it with newspaper and just roll it up shavings and all. That worked good also.

 

[bentmtnhen]

I've got a double layer of paper grocery bags under my pine bedding. Soaks up the liquid & not as slippery as plastic. Free too!!!

3 EEs, 3 RIRs, 3 Red Stars, 3 BA girls & 1 happy BA boy (I think)-all 4 wks old

 

[A.T. Hagan]

I've always used plastic sheeting underneath the shavings. Never had a problem with it. Just put at least an inch of shavings on top.