Saw Dust As Bedding??

[team_realtree]

I have 8 rhode island reds that are now one week old. I do alot of wood working and i have some hardwood saw dust and I was wondering whether I would be able to use this as bedding instead of the pine shavings for rodents that you purchase at pet stores. I have found the topic on brooder bedding and I am not looking for ideas I was just wondering whether or not this would be safe. I think they are past the stage of eating their bedding.

Thanks!!!

 

[1eyejer]

i get my saw dust from a saw mill across the road, its all i ever use. its mostly softwood dust though

 

[trilyn]

If it is hardwood sawdust, it should be fine as it is less dusty than a softer wood like pine. It really needs to not be dusty as it will cause respiratory problems in chicks/ens. Sometimes saving a buck can be harmful in the long run. Bagged pine/aspen shavings that you can get a feed store, like TSC run about 6.00 and last a long time and are not dusty. JMO

Remember, no cedar!

 

[BlackBart]

Remember, no cedar!

or Hemlock