Sand in the brooder?

[Berkshiremom]

Hi, just wondering if sand could be used in a brooder for baby chicks? Seems like a easy way to keep it clean while the babies are gowing. any thoughts?

 

[Berkshiremom]

Anybody?
can sand be used instead of pine shavings? is it safe as bedding for chicks in brooder? Thanks

 

[flockmom]

I use sand in the brooder, also in the coop and run. It is great! For your brooder, cover the sand with paper towels for the first 3 or 4 days until your chicks learn where their food is.

Enjoy!

 

[xyresicchick]

my chicks have had sand in the brooder as grit since their first week. i didnt give them the sand at first because i didn't want them to confuse it with food. so i waited until a week was passed and then gave them a sandbox to play in. they love it.

 

[Berkshiremom]

Thank you so much..my chicks are a week old and Im gonna switch the to sand.

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

We use pine shavings for the first couple weeks then switch it to sand. The sand is much much easier.

Steve