Cedar shavings

[Question26]

Why should you never use Cedar Shavings for bedding? I ask because that's what I've been using that last two days.

 

[Shannon33]

My understanding from reading is that is is toxic to chickens.

 

[gritsar]

Cedar gives off fumes from the aromatic oils in it; that smell that makes cedar so wonderful. It can cause respiratory illness in chickens.

 

[Tiramisu]

Cedar chips give off toxic oils that are not good for animals.

 

[Gonzo]

It is toxic, the fumes have been known to kill chickens as well as other critters. I would replace it with regular pine shavings. If you don't have any on hand right now, I'd still get the cedar out of there and use papertowels or newpaper until you can get some.

 

[Teresaann24]

Only use pine for brooders! Iv used Cedar in my runs OUTSIDE but never in my brooder!!!