Is it ok for them to eat......?

[Gracie chick]

I have 8 - 9 week old chickens and sometimes they will eat the pine shavings of their bedding. Is this ok or are they eating the pine shavings because they need something in their diet?

 

[Nupe]

All chickens will instinctively scratch and peck whatever is under them. They'll be fine.

 

[Gracie chick]

Thanks. I just thought it may not be good for them.