I have heard several BYCers say they use sand in their brooder. It sounds like such a good idea that I bought some and set up a brooder with it. I haven't moved my chicks from the tiny brooder they are in yet, and I'm having second thoughts. I bought regular ordinary sand. What happens if they eat it? Will it work like grit?
Also, one of my chicks just hatched today. When she is out of the incubator, will she be okay on sand? (My other chicks are a week old.)
Also, one of my chicks just hatched today. When she is out of the incubator, will she be okay on sand? (My other chicks are a week old.)