What types of wood are safe for bedding?

[smileygreen64]

I have a hobby woodshop that creates piles of sawdust. I know cedar is not suitable for chickens. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge in regard to other woods? I know pine is ok. I was wondering about domestic hardwoods commonly found in the southeastern U.S. such as oak, gum, poplar, walnut, etc. I do some with exotic woods but some of those can cause skin and respitory problems in people so I would obviously stay away from those.

I use leaves for bedding, so the sawdust wouldn't be the main bedding. I just have piles that I would like to put to use rather than it going to waste.

 

[Poultry parent]

pine is good, id leave walnut alone just because it does kill plants, and it might mess with the birds

 

[TerryH]

Agree with all the domestic hardwoods probably being fine less the walnut. I don't work in walnut any more because it really bothered my respiratory system even with great dust collection. Particle size might be of some concern if you are collecting a lot of fines from sanding operations. Wouldn't see any issue with planer, jointer etc... shavings.

 

[smileygreen64]

Thanks for the input. Walnut was the one I was most concerned with. I know it's bad for plants. I will avoid it. I will probably just put what I can under the roost to help keep the moisture down in that area.