Cedar Mulch | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
Mar 10, 2016 · Aromatic cedar in a closed coop might not be good idea for any aged bird. Would probably be OK out in a run tho. Whether the cedar mulch you propose to use is aromatic or not, I have no idea as there are several different kinds of cedar. Some bagged mulches are dyed, I would not use those.
Using CEDAR WOOD CHIPS in the run - BackYard Chickens
Feb 5, 2018 · The biggest issue people have is putting cedar chips in a hot brooder - the heat from the brooder lamp directly on top of the fresh cedar chips creates fumes, and in a poorly ventilated brooder like some folks use (looking at you gray Tupperware storage bins) the build-up of the fumes can cause problems for the chicks, especially if they are ...
Organic Cedar Mulch- did I choose the wrong bedding
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 much more of the toxic fumes are freed. Cedar mulch should not be as toxic as shavings but I would watch your birds closely for any signs of respitory distress.
chickens and mulch | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Apr 6, 2015 · 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 away from the mulch and have plenty of places to get bugs and scratch and dirth bathe, etc. so that is good, but I just wonder if the mulch could harm them.
mulch for the floor of my chicken run? - BackYard Chickens
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 moisture is good for plants, it's not so good for odor control in a chicken run.
Cedar shavings/ Mulch Safe for Cayuga Ducks? - BackYard Chickens
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.
mulch in pen? | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
Jun 2, 2011 · Can I put bagged cedar mulch in my chicken pen attached to the coop as something to scratch around in? Not sure if the cedar is ok. My chickens have dug a deep hole in the dirt to dust bathe in and I'd like to fill it with something to they would enjoy rolling around in. Bagged mulch would be...
Using woodchips as deep litter in chicken runs
Jul 22, 2014 · Coarse softwood chips are sold for use as mulch at many garden stores and landscape materials dealers, Pine, fir, and cedar may all be used; cedar has the advantage that it discourages insects - and contrary to mythology, cedar has not been demonstrated to cause health issues in chickens and was long used for chicken bedding in the Pacific ...
Cedar mulch | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
Apr 10, 2020 · Is it safe to landscape with cedar mulch? I absolutely know not to put it in their coop. I'm wondering if it's safe to put in my yard. They do like to wander around and scratch around on my landscaped area.
can I use cedar sawdust to mulch with in the garden?
Nov 16, 2011 · Sawdust works great as a mulch for acid-loving plants like blueberries. I replace it every year and it keeps it fresh plus the golden contrast looks nice in my garden This place sells bagged sawdust and it's all organic so it won't be harmful to your evergreens https://www.simplesawdust.com