Cedar Wood for Quail Cage?

[justabackyard]

I'm not 100% certain, but I split some old lumber to make my next quail cage, and I think it might be cedar. I have heard that you shouldn't use cedar shavings as bedding. Does the same go for a thick solid structure?

 

[KingD]

I'm not 100% certain, but I split some old lumber to make my next quail cage, and I think it might be cedar. I have heard that you shouldn't use cedar shavings as bedding. Does the same go for a thick solid structure?

I believe it's just the use of cedar shavings which causes problems.
Solid cedar timber is fine.

I think it's mainly the dust which can cause respiratory problems.
A expert will be able to inform you more.

 

[Nabiki]

It depends on how old it is. If you can smell the cedar, don't use it.

 

[justabackyard]

I believe it's just the use of cedar shavings which causes problems.
Solid cedar timber is fine.

I think it's mainly the dust which can cause respiratory problems.
A expert will be able to inform you more.

It depends on how old it is. If you can smell the cedar, don't use it.

I could smell a hint of something, which led me to believe it's cedar. I'm not sure if there is another aromatic wood that it could be attributed to...

It depends on how old it is. If you can smell the cedar, don't use it.

 

[WallyG74]

I used cedar lumber for my first coop and it didn’t kill any of my birds.

 

[justabackyard]

I used cedar lumber for my first coop and it didn’t kill any of my birds.

Somebody came over and didn't think the lumber was actually cedar. I think I'm going to wing it (pun intended).