Baby chickens?

Question

I just ordered 10 chicks and i am wondering what type of bedding i should use. I've heard newspaper ink is toxic to baby birds. should i use pine bedding or will they eat it? help!!! i don't want to waste paper towels

Answer 1

Small chipped wood pieces are good, since birds love to scratch around to keep turning it over.  It doesn't cake on top like other bedding, it's extra absorbant so the ammonia smell is kept at bay, and no dust for birds to suffer.  I wouldn't take a chance with newspaper.