Cedar

[Gwen]

I have read over and over that cedar is not good for chickens. Why then do I see so many coops made out of cedar and/or with cedar shingles? Is it only cedar chips that are bad for them?

 

[Jodiemama]

I was wondering about the cedar too.

I have two ceder logs holding up the roof to what will be the chicken run.
So can I have these logs/posts in the run or do I need to put the wire so that the logs/posts are outside the run so they get less contact?

so yeah whats the scoop on cedar.

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

Its the shaved ceder that's not good, there is an oil in it, but if you only use it in nest boxes ( helps with lice and mites ) your fine, but don't use it near chicks if they eat it they will die and slowly.

 

[Tailfeathers]

There's nothing wrong with using cedar in the building of a coop or in using cedar shavings.

Do a search on here for "cedar" and you'll find more that you want to read. Bottom-line: It don't hurt chicks or adults.

God Bless,

 

[Mahonri]

Building with cedar is fine.

I wouldn't use the shavings.