cedar shavings

[acl68025]

Are cedar shavings safe to use as bedding in coops? I can't use them to deep bed my equine, but would like to use them in my coop. I think the smell and natural insect control would be worth the extra cost

 

[Rani]

Nope. The fumes from cedar can have a toxic affect on chickens. Other wood shavings work well as does good old straw.

 

[acl68025]

Crud! I was hoping that wouldn't be the case

 

[Rani]

Well, there are some that claim otherwise.

Like HERE.

And your chickens will be the best darn insect eaters, so no worries there.

I agree - I have been using it in my dog beds and I had two vets that told me that studies have shown that dogs don't like the smell of cedar!!! BUMMER!

 

[RonP]

I use pine shavings...

 

[rides2far]

You can put down PDZ, used in horse stalls. A lot of people use it in their coops & on the poop boards. I plan on buying a big bag & use in the poop board & sprinkle it in my coop on top of my pine shavings. (I have horses, too

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[comet89]

Can i use rubber wood shavings?

 

[comet89]

I work at a furniture factpry and i think th wood comes from china. Thanks