I can't seem to find pine shaving for bedding but my local farm supply has hemlock shavings, (actually 80% hemlock and 20% fir) They assure me that this is NOT the toxic type of hemlock and is perfectly safe for chickens. Any thoughts?
I live in western washington state and we have major problems with possum, skunks, coyotes, racoon and even the occasional bear or bobcat. I'm not talking living in the country, I'm in the city limits with houses everywhere! I'm just now putting everything together to start my little backyard...