Is it safe to use witch hazel mulch in my run?

[post and roost]

Does anyone have any experience with using witch hazel mulch in their run? I have a small covered run that I use regular pine shavings in. The covered area stays dry, but I also have an uncovered run that has become hard packed dirt. I have access to some witch hazel mulch, but I'm not sure if it is safe to use around the chickens.

 

[Kiki]

I'm going to keep an eye on this thread.
I've never even heard of such a mulch.

 

[Kiki]

I "googled" it.
I don't think there would be any problems with using it.

 

[aart]

Does anyone have any experience with using witch hazel mulch in their run? I have a small covered run that I use regular pine shavings in. The covered area stays dry, but I also have an uncovered run that has become hard packed dirt. I have access to some witch hazel mulch, but I'm not sure if it is safe to use around the chickens.

Welcome to BYC!
Is this mulch fresh chipped plants/trees or byproduct from extraction?
Where are you getting it?
Never heard of this being available where are you located?

 

[Folly's place]

I also have no idea, and will watch this thread. Mary

 

[post and roost]

Welcome to BYC!
Is this mulch fresh chipped plants/trees or byproduct from extraction?
Where are you getting it?
Never heard of this being available where are you located?

 

[post and roost]

Welcome to BYC!
Is this mulch fresh chipped plants/trees or byproduct from extraction?
Where are you getting it?
Never heard of this being available where are you located?

Hi, The mulch is a byproduct from a local distillery that makes (organic) witch hazel products. From what I have read the pulp left over from the manufacturing process is recycled as garden mulch. The local garden store sells the mulch, but I just want to be sure it is safe to be around the chickens.

 

[aart]

It's probably fine, as a byproduct any aromatics are gone which might have been a concern.
Is it dry and in bags when you buy it...or do you buy it by the cubic yard?

 

[post and roost]

It's probably fine, as a byproduct any aromatics are gone which might have been a concern.
Is it dry and in bags when you buy it...or do you buy it by the cubic yard?

You buy it by the cubic yard