Finnisadoggy
In the Brooder
- Apr 15, 2022
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Hi! I was wood shavings are okay for chicks I’m a little concerned that they will try to eat it.
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I've raised several batches of chicks and have always used pine shavings as litter. It does appear that they eat some of it, but none have died. So based on my experience pine shavings are safe.Hi! I was wood shavings are okay for chicks I’m a little concerned that they will try to eat it.
The chicks will try to eat wood shavings, because chicks try to eat EVERYTHING.I was wood shavings are okay for chicks I’m a little concerned that they will try to eat it.
Thank you so much this helps a lotI've raised several batches of chicks and have always used pine shavings as litter. It does appear that they eat some of it, but none have died. So based on my experience pine shavings are safe.
Thank you!The chicks will try to eat wood shavings, because chicks try to eat EVERYTHING.
A few nibbles will not hurt them, but they could have trouble if they eat large amounts.
Thank you! I will definitely use large pine shavingsI always use pine shavings for my baby chicks. I just use the large flake instead of the fine shavings to prevent them from eating them.
Chicks are babies and like any baby will put pretty much anything in their mouth!Hi! I was wood shavings are okay for chicks I’m a little concerned that they will try to eat it.