Mulch

[Kritterbells]

Those bags of chips would have had to have gotten wet at some point as I know it's not overly humid there. We use the same things, (Wisconsin), and the reason I suggested not putting them where the chickens are as is, is ours need replacing every few months, because of the chickens. They scratch them away so they can dustbathe in the flower beds, they scratch them away from trees and peck bugs, etc.

Do you compost? You could toss the white ones/moldy ones in there.

Vinegar also kills mold. Mix it 1:1 vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray it on the moldy ones and leave it for at least an hour. You could rinse if you wanted to but not necessary.

Thank you so much. I'm feeling better.

 

[SmiYa0126]

I'm in Michigan. The area isn't full sun, partial. Opening some bags, I see some white substance, which i assume is mold. I don't know. I'm hoping all will be OK. If it's dangerous for my animals, I'll shovel up what I already have laid & take it to the dump. Yea, the dump, i live out in the boonies. So whatcha think?

Is it white and stringy? If it is it's mycelium, it's harmless.

 

[SandyRiverChick]

I have a big pile of bark chips that I use to mulch my shrubs. It always has some white mold on it. The chickens stir it up and mess it up so much that it just composts away and I have to add more every year. All is fine. Just make sure you set your expectations for how long it's going to look lovely after you spread it, to pretty short.....

 

[Kritterbells]

Is it white and stringy? If it is it's mycelium, it's harmless.

Yes. We put it in 100% sun if that's gonna help it. Some bags are wet. Thank you for your response. I love my animals, and I do not wanna hurt them.

 

[SmiYa0126]

Yes. We put it in 100% sun if that's gonna help it. Some bags are wet. Thank you for your response. I love my animals, and I do not wanna hurt them.

I was worried about the same thing with my chickens, but had no issues! No problem!