3 week olds are dying

[Debbie292d]

We use FG DE in our coop for years but never a brooder. In the coop, I use an old parmesan cheese dispenser and yes, just sprinkle around the coop only, not the chickens, about once a month keeps the mites/lice away.

We use horse bedding pellets in both coop and brooders. Keeps both dry and odor free. And grit in case they eat any of the sawdust it makes by the water bottle.

 

[Debbie292d]

Really? News release links, articles, etc. to back this up?

I'd love to know too. Is this another one of those conspiracy theories again? I've never heard a word about it.

 

[Debbie292d]

Well, when they were chicks I used doggy pee pads

What did you use after the doggy pee pads?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Where is this info coming from? I have used TSC large flake for many many years with no problems.

I've used them too, no problems...

 

[Eggsandchivks]

Well, when they were chicks I used doggy pee pads

I may try that!

 

[Huntmaster]

I've used them too, no problems...

Have 3 brooders with them in them right now.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I even use those shavings for Quail too...

First few days, I use puppy pads just so chicks (Quail and Chicken) can get oriented/settled, find food/water. After that, I start adding shavings. Have done this for years too.

 

[Huntmaster]

I even use those shavings for Quail too...

First few days, I use puppy pads just so chicks (Quail and Chicken) can get oriented/settled, find food/water. After that, I start adding shavings. Have done this for years too.

I do a lot of turkey poults and they can really take to eating bedding, so I used pea pads but mostly like the industrial blue mechanic paper towels sold at auto stores over pads until eating from feeders. They work great for me with Turkeys and Quail but like the pea pads only for duckling's messy little buggers.