Is chainsawing dangerous in a free range area?

[colospgs]

I just chainsawed some dead branches in the same yard where my hens free range. It dawned on me that during the normal operation of the saw, chain oil tends to get sprayed on the ground and gets on the sawdust as well. Has anyone here ever used a chainsaw in a yard, then let the hens free range? If so, were there any issues?

 

[nuthatched]

It shouldn't be an issue as long they're not frolicking around a running saw. Any fumes or oils are minor.

 

[aart]

It shouldn't be an issue as long they're not frolicking around a running saw. Any fumes or oils are minor.

Ditto Dat^^^

Unless you are sawing up a copious amount of wood and the breeds are dust bathing in the oil soaked saw dust.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Has anyone here ever used a chainsaw in a yard, then let the hens free range?

Happens all of the time. The only danger is the running saw.