[joyfull]

my chicks are hatched on hemcore as that is what I use in all my coups. I did try also using easybed recently in the nest boxes of the big girls coups but found it kept hold of moisture should it get pooped on overnight. Anybody want a 3/4 bale of easybed?
I find new hens may peck at the hemcore but soon find that it doesn't taste as nice as pellets 

[lisa80]

i use kitchen roll for the first week with chicks ,then shavings but make sure you use a good quality one some can be horrible and dusty :(then when they go outside i still use shavings and just a little straw for them to snuggle into at night  :)I think this problem definatly came from the breeder my young ones can make an awful mess with their water and food and so if he has them on straw it would get very damp very quickly and if hes not cleaning them out regularly then theres your reason for them being ill

[newatthis]

Im sorry to say the little girl died this morning, my friend had to put her to sleep, due to something brust, not sure what as she was crying down the phone so, all i know at the min is a lump/crop brust and there was a small lump/hole and she was bleeding and in a right state, sorry if it's too much info for first thing in the morning...
she (my friend ) had no choice but to put her out of her pain...
rest in peace little 1, you will be missed

[Jeanette]

I am so very sorry 

[joyfull]

so sorry 

[lisa80]

Really sorry  its not been a good start for you .How are your other girls today???