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« on: September 18, 2007, 07:38:25 PM »

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  I have a Quail, and Chukar eggs hatching in a couple of days, and have a new brooding area.  It is on a concrete floor.  Everything is set up, including heat.  I'm thinking about different materials to cover the floor.  I have generally used large pine shavings, but the last I bought seemed to be damp, maybe from slightly green wood?   That is why I'm considering different materials. 

  My primary options are:

  Pine shavings (large)

  Pine shavings (fine, nearly saw dust, I worry about chicks eating it)

  Cedar shavings (two nearby growers swear by cedar, but I've always thought it was bad)

  Fine sand (masons mortar grade)

  Prairie hay

  Alfalfa hay

    I can have any of these in place, in the brooders, within an hour, or two, of making the decision.  I may have misunderstood, but think someone once said they brood on bare concrete, but that can't be sanitary.  If no one has a better idea, I'll probably stick with the large shavings, I was a little nervous about the dampness.  I may move them to wire at two weeks.
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« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2007, 08:07:02 PM »

I would stay away from the Cedar. I believe it's a bit toxic.(sap)

I would also stay away from the sand if you have a gravity waterer. Sand would prolly get in it often and would need frequent cleaning. Nipple may be ok.
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2007, 07:32:56 AM »

I am an advocate of good quality alfalfa hay. High in protien & will not harm them (providing you are not in a blister beetle area). Just make sure to provide fine grit with anything like hay etc that they may eat.
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