Is this chicken fluff safe?

[0fftonever1and]

Hiya! chicken mom of 3 beautiful girls. I accidentally bought some paper fluff instead of hemp (like the kind that you would use in a Guinea pig or rabbit cage) and I was wondering if it would be safe for to use in their coop? I don’t really want to use the pine shavings anymore after hearing that it’s dangerous for my babies, and I live in Florida which is very hot and I worry sand or straw will burn their little feet. Should I send it back and get a refund or is it okay to use? It’s really soft and nice, i just don’t want any problems for them.

 

[Sara S]

Hiya! chicken mom of 3 beautiful girls. I accidentally bought some paper fluff instead of hemp (like the kind that you would use in a Guinea pig or rabbit cage) and I was wondering if it would be safe for to use in their coop? I don’t really want to use the pine shavings anymore after hearing that it’s dangerous for my babies, and I live in Florida which is very hot and I worry sand or straw will burn their little feet. Should I send it back and get a refund or is it okay to use? It’s really soft and nice, i just don’t want any problems for them.

I use hay and as a Floridian, it actually stays cool in the shade (Aka under the roof of the coop). Good luck with them and pics?

 

[aart]

Hiya! chicken mom of 3 beautiful girls. I accidentally bought some paper fluff instead of hemp (like the kind that you would use in a Guinea pig or rabbit cage) and I was wondering if it would be safe for to use in their coop? I don’t really want to use the pine shavings anymore after hearing that it’s dangerous for my babies, and I live in Florida which is very hot and I worry sand or straw will burn their little feet. Should I send it back and get a refund or is it okay to use? It’s really soft and nice, i just don’t want any problems for them.

What does the 'fluff' look like?
How do you figure pine shavings are dangerous.

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

I think she means this.
https://www.petsmart.com/small-pet/...-and-cozyandtrade-small-pet-bedding-3549.html

 

[0fftonever1and]

I think she means this.
https://www.petsmart.com/small-pet/...-and-cozyandtrade-small-pet-bedding-3549.html

Yes! exactly that!

 

[0fftonever1and]

I think she means this.
https://www.petsmart.com/small-pet/litter-and-bedding/litter-and-bedding/kaytee-clean-and-cozyandtrade-small-pet-bedding-3549.htm

What does the 'fluff' look like?
How do you figure pine shavings are dangerous.

I guess the dust particles are not good for their respiratory system and the fumes from the shavings aren’t either. I’m not sure, that’s just what I heard. And it looks like this:

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

I use pine shaving and hay but as long as you dont have a heat lamp or other heat source I dont know why you couldnt use it. In fact I have a friend that uses paper bedding.

 

[0fftonever1and]

I use hay and as a Floridian, it actually stays cool in the shade (Aka under the roof of the coop). Good luck with them and pics?

Of my babies or the fluff? Haha.