Bedding in brooder

[awhitfield627]

I have 15 chicks that are about 3 weeks old. I have read that you are not supposed to use cedar chips for bedding because it is toxic. Is this true????

 

[MyShunshyn]

Hi, I am a newbie too and have read several posts on this subject. Cedar is a definate NO NO. I was thinking about using Pine shavings but then I read a few posts about using sand in the brooder and have decided to do that. Easier to clean, stays warmer, and I am planning to use sand in the coop too.

Interested to hear what others think

 

[Wildflower_VA]

Yes, cedar chips are toxic. I have also read from an author with degrees in pharmacy, animal science, etc. that pine shavings are less so, but still toxic, so I used aspen bedding. I know lots of people still use pine shavings, but cedar bedding is a real no-no.