LottieR Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Are they ok to use as flooring for the wir? When we collect our hens we are also getting a starter kit which comes with wood shavings and I was wondering if it is ok to use this or if we should get something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I would say that a horsey type bedding such as Aubiose, Hemcore etc would work out better especially if you have a covered run. The poo seems to magically disappear I would also be a bit worried if the wood shavings might be too dusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Wood shavngs are ok but not as good as woodchips or a horsey bedding They won't last very long if they are small flakes and you will have to keep raking them over as they go pancake flat My guessing is that the woodshavings are intended for use in the coop and not the run, in the coop they are perfect Sounds exciting I bet you can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I use them in the eglu run, but it's completely covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottieR Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Thanks for that, I shall see if she has got anything else, I have a feeling she might sell horse bedding too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
