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What material should we use for the bottom of the brooder?

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by delsi64, May 17, 2009.

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  1. May 17, 2009 #1
    delsi64

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    We are making a brooder. So what type of bottom should it have. Should it be a solid bottom or a wire one? I would think a wire one would be easier to clean but harder on the chicks. A solid one would be more comfortable but harder to keep clean. What do you use?
     
  3. May 17, 2009 #2
    kyliesmommax5

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    Mine has a wooden bottom. Its not really that bad to clean. Just get one of those feed scoops from your feed store and it works perfect to scoop everything out. We use wood shavings for our bedding in it. Good luck! [​IMG]
     
  5. May 17, 2009 #3
    giasmom

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    Miine has the wooden bottom with linolium tiles down for easier cleaning.
     
  7. May 17, 2009 #4
    BeautifulBlue

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    In the UK, we tend not to use wire-bottoms as it causes bumble-foot
     
  9. May 17, 2009 #5
    eponagirl

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    Solid bottom...use wood (pine) pellets for the bedding material...you won't have to clean it out as often...or at all. Just stir the bedding and add more pellets to "freshen" up the brooder. We also add Stall Dry occasionally.
     
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