Is cedar shavings OK ?

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The store was out of pine so my wife picked up cedar shavings. It smells better. Have any of you ever had any problems with cedar ?

Brian
 
You should not sure cedar exclusively, especially with young chicks. It causes respiratory problems. I do, however, from time to time mix it 20% or so in with my pine shavings under the roost area, but I have no really young birds and there's plenty of ventilation.
 
Correct me if wrong but thought you should use some cedar in nestboxes to scare away mites/bugs
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Cedar in small enclosed spaces can overwhelm small animals, and cause serious breathing difficulties. I had a brand new pet guinea pig die from cedar shavings, before I found out about that. So, I'd suggest not using it exclusively, and/or not using it in an area where the birds can not escape from it.
 

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