How much Pine Shavings do I need?

[DonnaBelle]

I believe I have read on this site that Cedar is toxic to chickens, is that not right? Can someone let us know about that??

DonnaBelle

 

[greathorse]

I am not the expert here but I do know that every time cedar comes up there is the same concern. There was a recent thread that indicated that certain cedar's are potentially toxic and others are fine. There was something about one of them actually being a Juniper so it goes. I didnt digest it very well since we have precious little cedar here to be concerned with.

You should probably make sure you have the right one. Although I am not sure any would have enough resin in it to hurt a chicken but I wouldnt chance it unless I had my facts straight.

I do know Cedar smells great.

 

[Jmurcks]

Well I went to TSC and bought 4 bags so I will let you guys know how it covers when I get a chance to go out there and lay it out... it has been raining very hard all day!

 

[Chickie'sMoma]

this might be a helpful thread someone did a spreadsheet on the litter depth. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=286384

i know that our feed store has shavings supplied in 7 cubic feet bags compressed. so this might help you figure it out a little easier.

 

[herefordlovinglady]

CEDAR SHAVING ARE NOT GOOD FOR CHICKENS -- CAUSES RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

AS FAR AS HOW MUCH, CHECK OUT THIS THREAD THAT STARTED EARLIER TODAY.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=286384

 

[herefordlovinglady]

Chickie'sMoma :

this might be a helpful thread someone did a spreadsheet on the litter depth. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=286384

i know that our feed store has shavings supplied in 7 cubic feet bags compressed. so this might help you figure it out a little easier.

GREAT MINDS THINK A LIKE...​

 

[Chickie'sMoma]

heh, i just saw that probably 30 minutes ago and thought it was good to keep it bookmarked for later. good thing

 

[herefordlovinglady]

Chickie'sMoma :

heh, i just saw that probably 30 minutes ago and thought it was good to keep it bookmarked for later. good thing

ME TOO! I GUESS I AM FOLLOWING YOU.​

 

[Rieva]

Get cedar shavings not pine shavings. Cedar is a natural form of insect pesticide. Bugs hate cedar.

I run chicken coop cleaning and care. Please please do not suggest cedar- ever- for poultry. CEDAR KILLS. The fumes can paralyze and cause death to chickens that are sensitive to it.