why Pine & not hardwood shavings?

[T-Amy]

Well thank you one & all- so all I've seen is that the problem w/hardwoods is that normally they come from a bandsaw which makes fine sawdust rather than a circular saw which makes more shaving-like material. I suppose I'm fortunate to have easy access to the shavings & the girls LOVE their dust baths in it. I've seen everyone post about 'pine' this & 'pine' that but apparently, if you all are correct (wink wink) that it's mainly due to access. case closed.
Muchas Gracias mi amigos!

 

[thedude14]

Awesome! Glad I found this thread I was running out of pine shavings from the store. I have endless bags of hardwood shavings from using chainsaws and turning wooden bowls on my lathe! Sweet!

 

[chicken-tender]

Most wood turners would be glad to give up their wood shavings. They are next to impossible to get rid of for many of the "city" turners. Myself, I have always used them on my garden paths but will now being using them in the chicken coop.