Coop is finished!!!
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You really shouldn't use cedar with chickens. I have never used it myself so I am not sure the effects. I was just told not to use cedar.
Found this thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=58013
Hope this helps
Found this thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=58013
Hope this helps
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I'm so impressed!
The hen house is wonderful ~ I like the rustic look of it. The run is great, also. Do you have a clear roof over the run? I wouldn't worry about any cedar bark.... the odors will dissipate and not bother those lucky hens.
If you have time, would you please post photographs of the inside?
Tell your husband he's done a wonderful job with the coop/run. Really, really a great job.
Carla
If you have time, would you please post photographs of the inside?
Tell your husband he's done a wonderful job with the coop/run. Really, really a great job.
Carla
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thats a nice looking coop an run.your girls will love it.
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Thanks Carla and everyone!
We have about 1/4 of the run covered with that corrugated plastic roofing stuff, but since we live in Oregon we will probably be covering the rest of it shortly
We lucked out the hen house materials, its actually sided with a fence that one of our neighbors took down and we were able to get the 2x4s and windows at a recycled building materials place.
I'll posts some pics of the inside later on so you can check it out!
So you think the bark mulch isn't a problem? Its been in the yard for over a year?
We have about 1/4 of the run covered with that corrugated plastic roofing stuff, but since we live in Oregon we will probably be covering the rest of it shortly
We lucked out the hen house materials, its actually sided with a fence that one of our neighbors took down and we were able to get the 2x4s and windows at a recycled building materials place.
I'll posts some pics of the inside later on so you can check it out!
So you think the bark mulch isn't a problem? Its been in the yard for over a year?
That is fabulous!!!! Good luck with the girls.
Cedar shavings are a problem when used in a confined area like in a brooder or as deep litter in a coop.
I'd say it would be fine in the great outdoors as mulch - especially if it's already been out a year or more.
The oils in cedar that give it such a great aroma are what can be dangerous for small animals that are forced to breathe in the fumes given off by the cedar bedding.
Great coop!
I'd say it would be fine in the great outdoors as mulch - especially if it's already been out a year or more.
The oils in cedar that give it such a great aroma are what can be dangerous for small animals that are forced to breathe in the fumes given off by the cedar bedding.
Great coop!
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