oak shavings?

[blueskylen]

hi,
just wondering if the shavings can be white or red oak instead of pine? hubby just got done making furniture out of oak, and have some bagged up.

thanks,
mary

 

[silkiechicken]

Interesting. I am not sure. I know Cedar is bad because it releases phenols that can damage the lining of the air ways. Not familiar with if oak has the same properties or not.

Welcome!

 

[MNKris]

I personally wouldn't use them. They don't seem to absorb like pine shavings and they are REALLY heavy to clean. I have never used them on chicks, but I tried them on our laying hens and I didn't have any adverse effects from red oak. Just that they didn't seem to be a very good option for bedding.