Cedar????

[ridgefire]

I know cedar shavings are a no no for the bedding. But can I use it for parts of the coop, and brooder?

I have quite a bit of cedar planks, and boards. I was thinking of using them for the sides of the brooder and for building the run.

 

[chickflick]

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

I think someone said fine to use them as poles for the run but I am not 100% sure

 

[rooster-red]

The problem is the toxic fumes from cedar will cause respiratory problems in chickens, I wouldn't use it for brooders or coops.

 

[Wildsky]

I personally wouldn't use it for the sides of a brooder - those are young chicks in a pretty warm place, and that will get them close to the smell and the heat might make it worse.....
Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

rooster wouldn't the poles be good for fencing the run since its out in the open air?

 

[rooster-red]

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I don't think it would be a problem as fence posts in the open air.

 

[ridgefire]

Thanks everyone pine is cheap enough. Better safe than sorry.

Didnt realize it was fumes, I thought it was because the chicks will try and eat the shavings.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

I believe it has something to do with the dust and oil of the cedar chips. it will clog up the nostils

 

[rooster-red]

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The natural oils are toxic