Pecking Order Brooder Pads for Chicks, 25-Pack 12 x 9 Aspen Excelsior — Low-Dust, Kraft-Backed

These brooder pads replicate the same aspen excelsior material used in professional hatcheries to give chicks a secure footing and a cleaner environment during their first weeks. Each pad features a kraft paper backing for easy handling and measures 12" x 9" so you can layer or cut them to fit brooders of different sizes. Designed for convenience, the pads help keep feeders and waterers accessible while reducing mess compared with loose shavings.

How do these pads improve footing for new chicks?

Excelsior fibers create a textured surface that mimics hatchery transport bedding, allowing chicks to grip and move without slipping. Better footing supports natural behaviors like scratching and standing, which are important in the earliest days.

• Aspen excelsior fibers provide consistent texture for secure steps
• Low-dust composition reduces airborne particles versus many shavings
• Individual pads can be fluffed to fill corners and create surface grip

Will these pads keep feeders and waterers cleaner?

The structured excelsior layer helps contain loose feed and prevents deep mixing of bedding into water or feed. Because the pads lie flat and stay in place, they reduce bedding disturbance that leads to waste around feeding areas.

• Firm yet absorbent fibers limit feed burying and water contamination
• Paper backing keeps pads stable under feeders and drinkers
• Easy removal lets you swap soiled pads before mess spreads

How do I use and maintain these brooder pads?

Place pads across the brooder floor, fluffed to cover corners and edges, and add layers as needed for depth or insulation. Replace any wet or excessively soiled pads; routine swaps simplify cleaning and keep the brooder hygienic for growing chicks.

• Each pad measures 12" x 9"; trim to fit uniquely sized brooders
• Use multiple layers for added cushioning and insulation
• Dispose of soiled pads and replace with fresh ones for quick maintenance

What are these pads made of and where do they come from?

Pecking Order Brooder Pads are made from sustainably sourced aspen excelsior with a kraft paper backing, and they are produced in the USA. Aspen is chosen for lower dust levels compared to some softwood shavings, while the backing improves handling and placement.

• Sustainably harvested aspen excelsior fibers
• Kraft paper backing for stability and easy handling
• Manufactured in the USA to hatchery-style standards

Who is this for: These brooder pads suit backyard hatchers, small-scale poultry keepers, and anyone raising chicks who wants a low-dust, hatchery-style bedding option that simplifies brooder maintenance. They're especially useful for people who prefer disposable, easy-to-change pads that improve footing and help keep feed and water clean during the chicks' critical early weeks.