Newbie from Wisconsin

[Grampa Z]

I've been gone awhile so I guess I could be considered a newbie.
I have a question about bedding. A friend of mine and I do lumber planing and I have quite a bit of cedar shavings. Can I use it for chicken bedding in the coop?

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!! Come say hi to some other cheeseheads in the Wisconsin thread.

I don't think cedar is so great. I know for my parrots it can actually kill them. I doubt it's THAT toxic to chickens but I wouldn't use it for that reason.

 

[Grampa Z]

Hello
Thanks for answering

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!
I'd shy away from using cedar. The scent can be too strong and can cause respiratory issues.

 

[lagrange chicks]

Welcome, from what I have heard it's not good for chickens. I also do woodworking (planning) and avoid anything cedar or walnut.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Cedar has a lot of volatile components. Yeah, probably not good for chickens.

 

[Jenbirdee]

welcome back!!! as others have stated, i agree don’t use cedar .

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Yes the oils in Eastern Cedar can damage their lungs. Western cedar doesn't contain as many oils and it can be used if it airs off in the environment for a while. It has no smell after a while piled outside in the wind, rain and sun. I have never used Western Cedar in brooders however I have had no problems in the coop and run.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.