Cedar Chips for my Brooder...

[Shogun99]

All,

Is it ok to put Cedar chips in my brooder for the chicks? I have read somewhere that cedar is bad, but if that is true, what is best to use? I don't want to use newspaper. Thanks.

Ryan

 

[hatchaholic]

NO!! Cedar is toxic to chickens.
We use pine shavings.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

Cedar is bad and causes respiratory issues. Pine is the way to go

 

[seminolewind]

NO CEDAR CHIPS. Paper towels for a few days, then shavings, pine. Or straw. Show us your chicks when you can!

 

[M@M@2four]

No! Do not use cedar...the oils are toxic to a chick plus they can inhale them. I line my brooder with 2 layers of paper towels and then put an old t-shirt or something in the corner for them to nestle on. Just toss when you are done!

 

[Shogun99]

Went to Petsmart and exchanged it for Pine. Thanks!

 

[CK Chickadilly]

Pine is good & then when done with it, toss it in your compost pile!

 

[Akane]

Never use cedar around any animal. Especially in smaller cages or tanks with little ventilation. Kiln dried pine is better than regular pine. Pine does contain the same toxins as cedar just in a lower amount. Kiln drying removes a lot of it.