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4/7/12 at 10:56pm

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Okay, I have read in several places that you shouldn't use Cedar with chickens, but you can with ducks <at least that's what I'm remembering reading> yet I've run across several websites that are offering chicken coops and nest boxes made from cedar.... so..... is cedar okay for chickens and ducks or not? (my dad was going to give me some cedar to use for a few chicken projects but... I didn't think I could use it! I want to but is it safe?

I'm a Dog trainer... I do Dog Agility... then I got the crazy idea to try herding so I've gotten ducks and some chicks for eggs... and now I may end up doing shows with them too... yes... I have lost my mind.

Oh and did I mention I do vehicle decals (right now it's mostly dog designs) and lettering... and Tshirt's and coaster sets and decorative tiles... hey I've been out of a regular job...

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4/7/12 at 11:00pm

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i'm not 100 % sure i think building with cedar is ok i think its just the dust from cedar shavings that are the problem. I'd still check for a second opinion though.

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4/8/12 at 12:12am

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We have never used cedar for any animals, dogs, horses, chicks, etc.

I'd stick with pine. Better safe than sorry.

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4/8/12 at 7:57am

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There is nothing wrong with using cedar to actually construct the coop. Just don't use cedar shavings (and there is some division on this issue as well) as the bedding and you'll be fine.

This comes up often enough that I'm thinking I might write a sticky.

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4/8/12 at 10:25pm

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I've used cedar (shavings as well as wood) for dogs, cats, horses, just about everything else. So I was wondering what the deal was using it with chickens ( several books recommend using cedar for ducklings so I wondered why you shouldn't use it with chickens)

Oh and did I mention I do vehicle decals (right now it's mostly dog designs) and lettering... and Tshirt's and coaster sets and decorative tiles... hey I've been out of a regular job...

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4/9/12 at 7:47am

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I use even the shavings... It does have health effects in a confined space if freshly cut. Those health effects that are the reason many do not use it are actually the reason others do use it. It effects small creatures more than big ones so that means its great for keeping bugs away.

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