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I believe cedar planks should be fine the danger doesnt come from the chicken pecking on it it comes from the natural odor that exudes from the Cedar itself. After it sits a while should stop smelling strong. Cedar has excellent anti insect properties. I also know you have to rough it up occasionally with sandpaper as in the case of closets to freshen up the odor. So if you go check it out and it smells strongly from cedar I bet a nice coat of varnish or paint would be enough to protect your chickens.
I believe cedar planks should be fine the danger doesnt come from the chicken pecking on it it comes from the natural odor that exudes from the Cedar itself. After it sits a while should stop smelling strong. Cedar has excellent anti insect properties. I also know you have to rough it up occasionally with sandpaper as in the case of closets to freshen up the odor. So if you go check it out and it smells strongly from cedar I bet a nice coat of varnish or paint would be enough to protect your chickens.
