Teak Wood Chips

[LaraHeinecken]

We have a mixed flock of laying hens, mainly Rhode Island reds as well as some guinea fowl and a turkey. We have access to teak wood chips from a friend who has a carpentry company. Had anyone had experience using these and just wondering if they are safe to use in our roosting house and laying boxes?

 

[aart]

I have no idea if teak might have any components that are toxic or irritating to chickens, like aromatic cedar would be.
Are they shavings from a planer... or....wondering how big they are??

Teak is very hard, thus will break down very slowly and is not as absorptive as a softwood (like pine) so maybe not the best wood to use in a coop.....might depend on how you manage your coop manure. Might be better used as a run bedding.