Are Pine Shavings Okay for Baby Chicks & Momma Hen?

[zephyr66]

I have separated my broody hen who is setting on her 8 eggs in her own area inside the coop for when she hatches her chicks. I plan to keep them separated for up to a week after hatching before I take down part of the baracade. Inside my coop I have the deep litter method with pine shavings. I have cleaned the separated area and am going to put new shavings down. Just want to make sure this type of material is okay? I will have an area with chick food and water also probably on a small piece of plywood for more stability so feeders don't tip on shavings. Let me know what you think of the pine! Thanks.

Sylvia

 

[Judy]

My broody pen usually has a mix of pine shavings and hay, simply because I store some hay in there. I don't think it matters.

 

[RioLindoAz]

My broodies adore a large fluffy pile of pine shavings in their nest. The hen & chicks love pecking around and hiding themselves in it.

 

[nuttyredhead]

Im not the only one, yeah!!! I have a broody sitting on 6 eggs, I just moved her into a larger wire dog crate for hatching day (tues/wed). I have the deep litter method, and its getting pretty deep! So i am going to use pine shavings too!