bedding

[farmerboy127]

what kind of beding can I iuse for my nest box's

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

There are many bedding materials you can use for nests. Pine shavings, straw, pine straw and grass clippings are all good to use. (Here's a good link on bedding materials. https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bedding-part-1-comparing-materials)

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. X2 on Mountain Peeps' advice; I personally like pine shavings the best. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your flock.

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[sunflour]

glad you have joined us.

Mountain Peeps has given you a link to explore the standard options. I use sand in the nests, coop and run. But anything soft that will provide comfort and reduce the chance of eggs breaking will work - some members have even used rugs, fabrics. But IMO best to go with something easily available to you and that you can clean/change easily if soiled.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Jesusisnumber1]

Welcome!!!

We use hay. I do have a question though. Can u use wood saw dust in the coop?

 

[msv92]

I am new to raising chickens too. Mine are 4 months old now, and I believe they will be close to laying age in October. I too was wondering if straw was the best thing to use, and if chickens lay eggs all the way through winter. I live in central Illinois, so it can get pretty cold sometimes.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome!!!

We use hay. I do have a question though. Can u use wood saw dust in the coop?

I would advice against using saw dust as the fine particles create lots of dust issues that can cause your chickens to have respiratory problems. The fine particles are also likely to get into the bird's eyes, causing irritation and infection. And over time, it tends to pack down into a paper-mache type texture that is difficult to stir and keep clean.

 

[Jesusisnumber1]

I was thinking the same way. Thank you. I have read that wood chips can be used.