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Jess

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What to use for pads
« on: February 07, 2011, 05:16:52 PM »
Evening folks,
I am using these doggie training pads for my new hatched chicks. Is this OK?
after about three days I just roll it up and replace with another, then put wood chips on top of the pad.
It makes it almost oderless and it seems to keep everything dry.What does everyone else use?
Thanks
Jess
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Cloverleaf Farm

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What to use for pads
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2011, 03:13:52 PM »
That\'s a really cool idea!  I just use pine shavings, nothing underneath, but my brooders have plastic bases, so I don\'t have to worry about the \"ick\" seeping into it like with wood.
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Birddog

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What to use for pads
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2011, 05:24:29 AM »
Jess i just use these blue heavy duty shop towels put them afew layers thick and then peal them up as they get soiled. I use them on my wire floor homemade brooders.     Birddog
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Beth C

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What to use for pads
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2011, 06:43:26 AM »
I never thought of using those. They make a special paper that cuts down on odor, but costs considerably more. Let me know how they work as the chicks grow. I use towels when they\'re day-old, but after about a week they start digging and wad them up. If they stay in place under shaving I might give that a try.
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