So I know cedar wood shavings are somewhat toxic, kill a lot of bugs and repel a lot too. I like to use it in the bottom of the nest boxes with a generous layer of straw and hay on top. But I have a hen who has been broody since early winter...she keeps trying to hatch eggs, but I haven't let her yet. But the nest she has picked/made has the eggs setting right on that cedar wood layer..its fine soft fluffy stuff. But since cedar is toxic and can produce fumes will it kill the developing chicks in the eggs? I'm wondering if I need to clean out the cedar and replace it or just use straw? Anyone ever successfully have eggs hatch while using cedar chips in the nest box or even in an incubator or something?
