Residual incense smell

[Nikki80]

Wasn't entirely sure if this was the right forum for this question but since it involves my brooder I figure it's appropriate. I use to burn incense occasionally, palo santo since it's the only scent that won't trigger headaches and I love the gentle smell. Knowing I'd be getting chicks I haven't burnt any incense or candles for weeks and have had my air purifier going (love that little thing). But the room still has a very very slight residual scent of palo santo, even with plenty of air flow the last few weeks and the purifier running in there. Should my chicks still be safe to be in the room? Fiance doesn't think it'll be an issue and I do have a tendency to overthink and worry, especially when it comes to my animals, but I'd rather ask and be safe than sorry.

 

[DobieLover]

Skip the worry and brood them in the coop!
(Residual odor won't be an issue). They'd still be better off being brooded in a coop outdoors with a brooder plate.

 

[Javdunky]

I’ve kept chicks near rooms where incense was used earlier, and a light leftover smell never bothered them. I’d just air the space a bit and avoid burning anything while they’re in the brooder.

 

[debid]

The residual smell is likely because it is embedded in fabrics and other porous materials. That won't have the same effect as airborne smoke and scent. It's surely less risky than using nonstick pans in the kitchen.

But, I also brood outdoors because it is better for ME to not breathe their dust and coat my home in feather dander as well as not worrying about choosing between food sticking to the pan and the chicks' health. I have gotten chicks in February and March when it is still cold out and they grow up with a heating pad hen substitute in whatever weather happens with ample space to escape wind and also the opportunity to experience the great outdoors from the same age a real mama hen would allow. They grow up in close proximity to the adults they will move in with.

I wish I had understood how beneficial this was sooner but now I know so now I share.

 

[azygous]

If you can smell smoke or incense, fine particles are still present, and these fine particles are actually more dangerous to people with respiratory issues than actual smoke you can see because the particles more easily embed deep into delicate tissues.

Since baby chickens have ultra delicate respiratory systems, they should not be brooded in the same room that contain these fine particles. Someone mentioned non-stick pans emitting dangerous fumes. These fumes could kill new chicks.

It's better for you and better for your chicks to brood them outdoors in your coop or run. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...and-start-raising-your-chicks-outdoors.71995/ The benefits are numerous.