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pine shavings for bedding?

post #1 of 3
4/22/12 at 1:19pm
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i am moving my emu chicks into a horse stall since thier pen is getting a little cramped.... it is all set up except the bedding. will pine shavings be ok or will they eat it? i could use hay, but i would rather the shavings since it will be easier to clean.

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post #2 of 3
4/23/12 at 3:17am

Birdbrain5,

 

emus only really have two modes: Yummy for Emus, and Not Yummy for Emus. Scrunch a few of the shavings in your hand, and offer them to the chicks. If they eat it . . . If they don't . . .

 

 

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post #3 of 3
4/23/12 at 3:49pm

I have pine shavings for bedding in the 8x8 coop I have my 6 week pair housed in for now. It seems to be working ok. question-marks.gif

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