Question about Bedding for Ducklings

[CK Chickadilly]

I have 2 snowy mallards that are 1 week old. They are in a smallish rubbermaid tub by my office desk & I have placed newspaper on the bottom & then paper towel on the top for convenience of cleaning.

Anyway, what I notice is that when they get the paper towel wet, they start trying to tear pieces of it off, like they are playing with it.

I haven't seen them eat it but it worries me. I really don't want to use the pine shavings in the house.... is there anything elses I could use that would be easy to clean that is safe for them?
Thanks!

 

[Fay at Frizzled Feathers]

Yes baby ducks are soo messy but so preious as well.
I use woodchips in my brooder boxes.Some people i have heard of using straw in them as well.
Hope that helps some.

Fay

 

[Katy]

I use puppy pee pads for both my ducklings and chicks. Really helps cut down on the wet mess.

 

[Fay at Frizzled Feathers]

Thats one great idea Katy , very smart ! may have to try that one.
Thanks

 

[CK Chickadilly]

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It is not to messy or wet yet, I am just worried about them eating wet paper towel. Don't they try to tear of pieces of the puppy pads?

I have straw & pine shavings but was hoping not to use those until I put them outside in the brooder in the barn under lights, cause they are dusty.

What about using that sticky rubbery shelf liner even though I would have to wash it, I wonder if they would try to eat that too, I know little LuLu loves to nibble my fingers I don't know if she is being curious or what

or if she would try eating the shelf liner

 

[MandyH]

sand

 

[CK Chickadilly]

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Yeah, great idea! I have some too!