So is wood shavings good or bad?

[SilkieCanada]

I was at my local feedery and saw a great deal on wood shavings for the chickens. However, I remember reading in this forum that pine or cedar or something was bad and other types of wood shavings are ok? Something about hard on their lungs? Which one should I avoid and which one is ok to get?

 

[ChickiKat]

I have used straw and pine shavings. After looking at the price of straw the other day I am going to stick with pine shavings. My chickens have had no trouble with them.

 

[ChickieBooBoo]

I use pine shavings for my chicks, works pretty good.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

I have 8 two week old chicks and I use pine and nothing is wrong they love it. I have been told for almost every animal that cedar is toxic and to not give it. I hope this help.

 

[GoldDogsMom]

I use pine in my coop, some say cedar can be toxic...

 

[stoopid]

Cedar is the stuff that is a no-no. It has an aromatic oil in it harmful to some animals.

 

[barbieszoo]

Cedar is bad, pine is good. Bigger shavings are better too because they are less likely to be eaten.

 

[SilkieCanada]

thanks everyone!!

 

[TAFishman]

As the others said " cedar is bad - pine is good" I would like to add that I would stay away from straw, it holds moisture. Pine does absorb moisture but it will release the moisture at a faster rate (meaning the moisture dries out leaving good dry air) Straw holds moisture for a very long time, thats why you see it over freshly planted grass seed.

 

[SilkieCanada]

I asked the feedery and they said its a combination of spruce and pine. Is that safe for my chickens?