Sand (litter)

[Master S.M.C]

How does sand work as a chick bedding, I know it is better to use pine shavings but it is easy to clean if you use a sifter.

 

[Snakeoil]

At one time I used sand and had no problems.

 

[sandspoultry]

Master S.M.C :

How does sand work as a chick bedding, I know it is better to use pine shavings but it is easy to clean if you use a sifter.

Just curious, why is pine shavings better?

Steve in NC​

 

[Master S.M.C]

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Just curious, why is pine shavings better?

Steve in NC

It's absorbent, soft, kinda easy to clean, prevented foot problems and can be used without mistakes for food( most of the time).

 

[funonahonda]

I know that my chicks were pecking at and eating the pine shavings we were using as bedding.