TSC out of wood shavings

[Judy]

And the employee said they had been unable to get any for two weeks.

On top of that, he was the only employee in the store; said they had a hiring freeze on.

They had chicks, and had some sort of bedding pellets out (I didn't look closely,) $6 a bag, not a very big bag, maybe the size of a 20# bag of feed. Looked like that is what they had the chicks on.

 

[CritterFarmer]

Wild guess... but I'm thinking it could be because the forestry/lumber industry has been quite slow lately so there's not as much shaving being produced. If thats the case, might be awhile before you see shavings and/or expect an increase in price.

 

[BirdBrain]

I use those pellets. They expand when they get wet and turn to sawdust. I really like them because they keep things dryer.

 

[patandchickens]

Enh, at least where I've mostly lived, in the Northeast, it is not at all uncommon for there to be shavings shortages of various proportions and durations in the late winter and early spring. There is often less wood being processed by the places that generate the shavings, plus a much greater consumer demand than in summer b/c animals are indoors more.

I try to make sure I have a good supply socked away by December and not dip into it until/unless the feed store runs dry.

Often other stores in your area will have some even if one does not, so it is worth calling around.

Good luck,

Pat

 

[crazychicken]

one word

Walmart,

$5:00 = A big bag of wood shaving's

 

[Lesa]

I have a local "Agway" nearby. The wood shavings they have are far superior to Tractor Supply. I would not have believed there would be a difference. The ones from TS in the black bag, did not last long and turned black in a few days. The bags that I am getting from Agway- which are in a white bag, with a beaver on it and the label "Wood Shavings Softwood, " are wonderful. They never turn color and when I am ready to clean the coop, they are already kind of turning to dust. Much faster to compost. Maybe you can find another source, in the end you might be happier....

 

[Sissy]

Our shavings from TSC has been good
as i add some fresh i just stir it up and
since Sept. have no odor.and I payed
3.85 if I remember right.and
as it was dumped it expended.
dont know of an Agway out this way.

 

[Tala]

Wal-Mart in the bird section
Petco in the small animal section
Petsmart I'm sure has them as well

They had huge shavings at TSC, looked like for horses or something, I'm talking 1inch chips but that's what they had in their chicks. The ones I got at petco are smaller sized more like sawdust from a chainsaw.

 

[exsia]

I also use those pellets. It feels like you're paying more up front but I use alot less pellets then shaving because they expand when wet and stay incredibly dry. I've ended up saving $ this year on bedding

 

[classless chickens]

Shavings, my TSC had shavings. They didnt have STARTER FOOD! AAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not till Thursday anyway.