Chick bedding question

[Pollo Posada]

Can I use cedar shavings/bedding for chicks? I have a huge bag leftover from the rabbit days.

Are there any adverse affects on chicks? I haven't read anything about use cedar bedding at all.

THANKS!

 

[Lucky Ducky]

NOOOO!!! Cedar shavings are toxic to chickens!! Get some pine shavings or horse bedding pellets.

 

[gumpsgirl]

Oh no! No cedar! It will cause major respiratory issues and your chicks will die. NO CEDAR!

 

[JessaLynn]

That's because cedar is poisonous to chickens.Pine wood shavings are best.Put paper towel down over top for the first couple days till they know what's food and what's not.

 

[Pollo Posada]

Whoa, Thanks! Glad I asked!!! I had them in for about 5 minutes. I ran screaming through the house. My husband was like "what is happening". I was screaming - I AM KILLING MY CHICKS!

I hope 5 minutes will not do major damage! They seem ok...

ACK!

 

[Smoky73]

5 min is fine. Never use cedar, only pine. If you need bedding for chicks, you can use paper towels, rubber shelf liner, towels, sand, or just use chick starter, Thats what I do.

 

[gumpsgirl]

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lol! lol! It was only 5 minutes, they will be fine!