Chain saw shavings

[mrcman]

Hello,

Wondered if anyone else uses chain saw shavings for bedding in there coops for the hens. For years I've avoided using these shavings because I was concerned with the minute amount of oil contamination from the bar oiler. Any thoughts??

Tony

 

[7L Farm]

I've used hay in the nest boxes & pine shavings but never used chainsaw shavings seems to me it would be to fine & a big mess.

 

[donrae]

I've used them a lot! In the fall, when we're putting our wood up for the winter, I wind up with cans and cans of them. I store them somewhere dry until I need them. I'm not letting all that great wood go to waste. And the really fine stuff from the table saw or radial arm saw is saved for the brooder.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I use them as well. A friend of mine dumps his tree job chips in our yard when he has them. I use them in the coop when they're nice and dry. If they get rained on, I spread them around the run to help soak up any mud and poo that's there.

 

[OldGuy43]

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Hello,

Wondered if anyone else uses chain saw shavings for bedding in there coops for the hens. For years I've avoided using these shavings because I was concerned with the minute amount of oil contamination from the bar oiler. Any thoughts??

Tony

I'm inclined to agree, Tony. The oil contamination would worry me.