alih Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I am having a few of my trees felled/ cut right back and thought I might ask the man to chip them and let me have them back for the chickens - can anyone think of a reason why this wouldn't be a good idea? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs G Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I hope not - we get our wood chips from a arboriculturist friend, he has a mountain of it he lets us help ourselves too, environmentally friendly, cheep and convenient for both of us I would go for it, we've had our girls on it since for a few months now and no problems. Might be worth chatting to the man doing your trees and ask what he does, he might end up a useful supplier for you - cheeper than B&Q! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 do you know that's such a good idea! He is a mate of my sister's and I am sure I could better b and q's prices...and I love the idea of my old garden trees being used for my chickens...was just wondering whether there would be some hidden terrible reason for not using it...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melly264 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hi, I was just coming online to ask a similar question.......we have hacked back our neighbours lealandii (i have no idea how to spell that, sorry!) and I wondered as it was an irritant to humans weather it would be safe to use in the chicken run? Also if the greenery were not safe, but I cut that back and just chipped the trunks, would that be ok? And also... could I use either form as mulch around raspberries without damaging the fruit trees in any way? Sorry to pinch the thread, but it was so linked I thought I may as well Thanks Melly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
