Wood for the run

[dizzle's chicks]

I am going to build the run soon and I was wondering if pressure treated wood is ok for the run. I heard that Cedar wood is toxic to the chickens. what do everyone use for their runs?

 

[Rustywreck]

I've used treated wood with no problems. I haven't seen my chickens or turkeys peck at wood.

 

[teach1rusl]

Modern treated wood is fine for your run - unless you want to paint everything, it's really the only way to go to make it last. Cedar would be fine outside (although I don't know how long natural cedar lasts). It's the cedar chips/bedding that most have concerns with due to respiratory issues that can result.

 

[galanie]

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Good natural cedar lasts much longer than treated lumber does in my experience. It's also REALLY expensive though.