Is it ok?

[DuckLover2399]

Ok im worried bout' my ducks. Im not sure if it is ok for them to sllep in aspen shaveings. I know people are looking. It kinda hurts my feelings that no1s helping.

 

[binza1979]

I dont' know about aspen shavings. We just standard pine shavings for our ducks and had no problems. I have heard that it is cedar that you should avoid.

 

[dianaross77]

Sleep? in aspen shavings. Aspen shavings are perfectly safe for birds.

 

[bt03]

I think it's cedar that they can't have. Sorry no one has answered you yet

I'm hoping it was just because no one was to sure

 

[b.hromada]

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Exactly, very safe.

 

[Duckchick2011]

I would imagine it would be just fine for them, its the scented stuff like cedar that's bad because it causes respiratory problems...

 

[NYRIR]

b.hromada :

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Exactly, very safe.

Yep...used it in a pinch before with no problems....you're good!​

 

[Amiga]

Aspen shavings give off less aroma, and so in some ways may be better than even pine shavings. But if the area is well ventilated, pine is no problem. I had to use aspen when the ducklings were in the indoor brooder (a bedroom with a pen and plastic sheeting on the floor) because DH and I are sensitive to the pine oils.

Now that the ducks are grown, and sleeping outdoors in their own house, which is very well ventilated, I use a base of shavings with a few inches of straw on top.