Using Dog hair for nesting??

[k9grammy]

I have a Sheltie who has this wonderful double coat. Brushing him out, I have LOTS of hair that I've been baggie up. I put some out for the birds to use for their nests, but got to wondering if I could put some in the brooder for my baby chicks that will be arriving in a few weeks. Any comments?

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

I wouldn’t as they are liable to try and eat it.

 

[ShannonR]

Huh..... interesting. My first thought, to be totally honest is, gross! But wild songbirds and such do it... IDK.

Let us know how it works out if you do it.

 

[Nardo]

 

[aart]

but got to wondering if I could put some in the brooder for my baby chicks that will be arriving in a few weeks. Any comments?

No. Chicks don't make nests

 

[rosemarythyme]

I wouldn't because the hair is possibly long and fine enough that it could get wrapped around a toe or a foot and cut off circulation, or they could simply eat it and get it all clogged up in their digestive tract.

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

 

[ShannonR]

My thoughts exactly

 

[k9grammy]

Okay, it was just a thought. His undercoat is so soft and warm, I thought it might be nice for them. Oh, well...

 

[ChocolateMouse]

I think this would be really nice for your nests.

But chicks don't nest. Chicks are specifically out of the nest. Ground birds like chickens hatch their eggs and then move on. Nest material could be problematic for chicks as previously stated.

But it might be nice for incubation for broody hens.