So far I've been very lucky...I've had enough grass, bugs, poultry feed and leftovers to feed my chickens so that they haven't tried to eat the coop...yet.
cedar chips have such a large surface area that give off alot of fumes that irritate the lining of chickens lungs and could cause death...but a coop will not give off near as many fumes as shavings and would be fine to use with chickens
Thank you so much to all you guys for your support. I've been going through such an extraordinarily tough time that my therapist says that she never could have handled everything that's happened in three lifetimes. So for all you BYC'ers who have been kind during this rough time and not lectured or passed judgement on me or my choice of wood, I REALLY appreciate it. You have no idea! I still think that this forum is the best place although it will probably be a long time until I can get any more birds or take on anything else without having a nervous breakdown.
i'm sorry you have been having a tough time! Dang, i hate when that happens. Hang in there, and go hug a chicken. It always seems to make me feel better.
You all are the funnest people to set and watch. I just never know when I am going to laugh hard enough to pee my pants. This post needs a pee pants warning.