Will cedar mulch in my flowerbeds hurt my chickens?

[mmtillman]

We use cedar mulch to line our garden paths around the yard.
I want to let my chickens out in the yard with us, occasionally, when we sit out under the shade tree.
If they do try to eat it , will it hurt them? They are no longer babies....are about 8 weeks old.
I know they say not to use cedar in the brooder....but I wondered about having it in our yard with the chickens?? Any input about this would be helpful! Thanks !!

 

[Ridgerunner]

It will be no problem at all for your chickens. The reason you don't do it in the brooder is the shavings have a large surface area and release quite a bit of fumes. These fumes can accumulate in a brooder as you are trying to keep it draft-free. Out in the open like that, you are fine.

 

[mmtillman]

Thanks so much...now I can rest easy!!

 

[Marlinchaser]

Already answered, but like said above in open is fine its when in a confined space that it can be harmfull.