Hello. I am new to chickens/chicks. Our chicks were born Monday, arrived Tuesday, and today are 5 days old. I am unsure what to do bedding wise. They are in a large guinea pig cage with pine bedding covered in antipill fleece. It is easy to walk on, wicks away moisture, and they like it.
They are starting to be curious. One pulled back the material and discovered the pine bedding, Much excitment! Much pecking and scratching.
My worry is that they will eat the pine rather than their food.
At what point should they be on all pine bedding?
Are there things I can do or give to give them some interesting things to explore/play with/or eat at this early stage?
I'm feeling pretty lost!
They came a week earlier than we anticipated and I haven't done all my homework!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for helping me!!
They are starting to be curious. One pulled back the material and discovered the pine bedding, Much excitment! Much pecking and scratching.
My worry is that they will eat the pine rather than their food.
At what point should they be on all pine bedding?
Are there things I can do or give to give them some interesting things to explore/play with/or eat at this early stage?
I'm feeling pretty lost!
They came a week earlier than we anticipated and I haven't done all my homework!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for helping me!!