Bedding

[chicken-keeper]

I have a friend who works with wood...... hje has lots of wood shavings frmo pine. oak. mahogony. ext,,,,,, can i collcet up the sawdust and wood saving's and put it into the hut to use as bedding......

 

[DukeDawg528]

Yes that's one of the best things to use for bedding...

 

[chicken-keeper]

ok thanks pal

 

[gritsar]

Yep, just avoid cedar shavings.

 

[chicken-keeper]

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What are cedar shavings ??

Thanks

 

[gritsar]

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What are cedar shavings ??

Thanks

Cedar shavings are from cedar trees. Alot of pet and farm supply type stores sell both pine shavings and cedar shavings. Cedar emits aromatic oils that can cause respiratory problems in poultry and should be avoided.

 

[chicken-keeper]

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What are cedar shavings ??

Thanks

Cedar shavings are from cedar trees. Alot of pet and farm supply type stores sell both pine shavings and cedar shavings. Cedar emits aromatic oils that can cause respiratory problems in poultry and should be avoided.

right OK thanks lucky he doesn't deal with that wood