{"product_id":"pecking-order-brooder-pads-for-chicks-25-pack-12-x-9-aspen-excelsior-low-dust-kraft-backed","title":"Pecking Order Brooder Pads for Chicks, 25-Pack 12 x 9 Aspen Excelsior — Low-Dust, Kraft-Backed","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePecking Order Brooder Pads are 12\" x 9\" aspen excelsior pads sold in a 25-pack to provide low-dust, hatchery-style bedding for newly hatched chicks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do these pads improve footing for new chicks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcelsior 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAspen excelsior fibers provide consistent texture for secure steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-dust composition reduces airborne particles versus many shavings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividual pads can be fluffed to fill corners and create surface grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill these pads keep feeders and waterers cleaner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFirm yet absorbent fibers limit feed burying and water contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePaper backing keeps pads stable under feeders and drinkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy removal lets you swap soiled pads before mess spreads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use and maintain these brooder pads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach pad measures 12\" x 9\"; trim to fit uniquely sized brooders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse multiple layers for added cushioning and insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDispose of soiled pads and replace with fresh ones for quick maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are these pads made of and where do they come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePecking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSustainably harvested aspen excelsior fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKraft paper backing for stability and easy handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufactured in the USA to hatchery-style standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How big is each brooder pad?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Each pad measures 12 inches by 9 inches and can be trimmed or layered to fit your brooder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are these pads dusty like wood shavings?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No — made from aspen excelsior, the pads have lower dust content than many pine or cedar shavings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pecking Order","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54200034394296,"sku":"B0CZ7MJR3R","price":75.46,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0636\/7416\/files\/pecking-order-brooder-pad-front-packaging.jpg?v=1790606021","url":"https:\/\/canadianlawn.ca\/products\/pecking-order-brooder-pads-for-chicks-25-pack-12-x-9-aspen-excelsior-low-dust-kraft-backed","provider":"Canadian Lawn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}