Using dead cedar for corner post?

[ga_ffemt]

HI everyone, I am new to chickens, in the process of building a chicken coop. I want to use some dead cedars that are down for the corner post of the coop. I read several posts that shared some concern about using cedar. So is it ok to use cedar posts for the corner posts.

 

[sadies chicks]

Cedar is toxic to chickens. If they are not able to get to the cedar then it is OK but I would think against it if they have access to it, they may pick at it?? It definitely should not be used for shavings.

Good luck with the coop!!

 

[Yay Chicks!]

Using cedar to build is just fine. The warnings are against using cedar shavings in the coop as, it is said, the accumulation of cedar oils in a closed area can be hard on their respiratory systems.

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Edited to say that cedar building materials have already "off gassed" the aromatic oils, thus they are totally safe.

 

[justbugged]

It should be fine to use them as posts. The problem seems to be the aroma of the cedar shaving. The shaving smell can be overwhelming to chickens. I do know people that use cedar shavings, that claim that they have never had a problem with the use of cedar shavings.

 

[ga_ffemt]

thanks for the info

 

[startingover]

Using a Cedartree as a post is fine. Just make sure since it is dead that it is still solid. You don't want to have to replace it in a few years if it has started to decay.