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 cedar …

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 shaving as …

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 retaining …

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 outdoor run …

Jan 13, 2008 · Hardwood bark mulch is the bark removed form the trees during lumber processing at saw mills. This material makes excellent mulch material and should have no adverse effect if used in …

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) and wood …

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 putting …

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. They can get …

May 23, 2008 · Some mulch is labeled playground safe, any non-cedar playground safe mulches probably would be fine for a chicken run.

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.