Baby chicks are adorable, cuddly, soft, and, let’s be honest, messy Here’s a little secret nobody warns you about: chickens poop a lot They kick their pine shavings everywhere, tip over their water, poop in their food, and generally keep you busy But their cuteness more than makes up for it, and keeping their brooder clean, warm, and safe is genuinely simple once you have a routine Here are the five steps of chick brooder maintenance that keep your babies healthy and thriving