I have used pine straw before when I ran out of shavings. The chickens dont mind it all all especially if its just in a the run area. I used the "paper" bedding for the nest boxes though, the stuff you get for rabbits. hope that helps:)
Someone please help. I have only had my chickens for a year and now my rooster ( Lucky) won't stand up or crow. I have been reading my books and the closest thing I can come up with is Mareks disease. What do I do for him? I have been trying to make him wet mash and he does manage to eat some...