Cedar Mulch | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
2016年3月10日 · 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.
Organic Cedar Mulch- did I choose the wrong bedding
2011年2月18日 · 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.
Using CEDAR WOOD CHIPS in the run - BackYard Chickens
2019年5月9日 · 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 ...
chickens and mulch | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2015年4月6日 · 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.
Cedar mulch | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
2020年4月10日 · 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.
mulch for the floor of my chicken run? - BackYard Chickens
2019年10月14日 · 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
2010年8月26日 · 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.
CEDAR mulch in our yard - BackYard Chickens
2008年4月9日 · posted this in another location too. Sorry but I am really wanting to know this and it doesn't really fit neatly in a subjuect. 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...
Is Cypress mulch ok? | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2021年1月9日 · 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 areas) Eastern Cedar is the aromatic one, like used for closet linings. That one is not very good for chickens' lungs.
can I use cedar sawdust to mulch with in the garden?
2011年11月16日 · 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