Mar 10, 2016 · I've heard wood mulch makes a good run floor material. I'd like to use natural cedar mulch. Is cedar ok to use around chickens? When they were chicks i was told not to use …

Feb 18, 2011 · The oil in cedar adversely affects the respitory system of birds. While you can use cedar boards to build coops, the toxic fumes outgas quickly, it's unadviseable to use cedar …

Aug 20, 2010 · I tried mulch and didn't like it. You can't easily clean out the droppings and mulch tends to retain moisture (which is why people use it in the garden in the first place). While …

Feb 5, 2018 · From what I understand cedar chips and other aromatic wood chips are much more dangerous to young chicks than they are to older birds. The biggest issue people have is …

Aug 26, 2010 · Cedar shaving for bedding is a big no for ducks. Cedar bark chips as mulch are ok, but it is better not to use any cedar at all. Perhaps you can use some other mulch.

Jan 9, 2021 · Cypress mulch is just fine. The only one peeps seem to be concerned about is Cedar, Mulch. Many keepers do use the Western Cedar, and had no problems using it. (in …

Oct 12, 2009 · The mulch is mostly shredded live oak trees and some cedar trees. They have free range on 8 acres, but tend to stay in the front four acres, in their "area" close to our house. …

Apr 17, 2012 · Can I use cedar chips with my chicks?For those that say cedar is toxic to birds, if you use pine shavings or pine straw, you are exposing your birds to the same dangers they …

Apr 5, 2023 · I was thinking of putting a thick layer of wood chips / mulch over the gravel within the run. Locally the options seem pretty similar and limited: fir mulch (fine, medium, coarse) …

Apr 25, 2008 · We have cedar mulch in our kids play area--Not in the coop or run. We are new chicken owners and I have read on the forum that cedar can be deadly to chickens. Ours are …