Coop Materials

[Bird Lady]

Can chainsaw shavings be used from Redwood and other trees??????
I have a bunch from cutting up firewood
I currently use shavings designed for horse stalls, but not sure on other types
thank you for any input, I have an asst flock of 11 hens. They are our "babies" and would hate to harm them in any way
Bird Lady

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Cedar is the only type of shavings that I know is a no-no. S long as you are cedar free I don't think you will have problems.

 

[MamaHunkle]

Why no cedar?

 

[loveourbirds]

cedar is toxic to chickens, also the dust from cherry wood, and walnut may be toxic.
I also avoid fresh pine because of the sap. dried pine like you buy in a store is great however.
oak shavings may stain chicks.

 

[chfite]

As I recall, it is the cedar dust that is a problem for chickens, not the wood itself. I think that the plan with wood shavings is to provide a soft, absorbent environment. If the chainsaw cuttings are dry, they might work.

The pine shavings that I buy are dry in the package. If you had enough chainsaw cuttings to dry, it would be worth a try.

Chris