Bedding

[Nick Edmonds]

Hi everyone,

Just wanted some feedback on some old hay I have been given, I am worried that there could be mites or other nasties that will make my birds ill. it does not smell fresh but appears clean. What would you do ? Is it worth the risk ?

 

[Shadrach]

Hi everyone,

Just wanted some feedback on some old hay I have been given, I am worried that there could be mites or other nasties that will make my birds ill. it does not smell fresh but appears clean. What would you do ? Is it worth the risk ?

Throw it away and use straw or wood shavings.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

I would not risk it, mold is sometimes hard to see in hay probably why it smells old but looks clean.

 

[aart]

Both mold and mites are a possibility...agrees it should not be used as chicken bedding.
Is it in bales or....?
Bales might be used as a 'bale garden'.
Did you want to use it in the coop or the run?
What does your run look like?

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