I've been using puppy pads for the bottom of the brooder. It's been great and there really hasn't been any smell (unlike the last time I had 3 wk old chicks in the house with shavings). The chicks range in age between 3 days and 1 week old and now they are starting to scratch.
For those of you using puppy pads, how long do you use them? When, if ever, do you switch to shavings?
For those of you using puppy pads, how long do you use them? When, if ever, do you switch to shavings?