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Title: Bark Chippings
Post by: istanley24 on September 12, 2007, 16:30:04

Hi All,

I want to put down some bark chippings in my chicken run. Is there any particular chippings i should get?

Cheers,

Ian.

Title: Re: Bark Chippings
Post by: jonny211 on September 13, 2007, 07:33:27

I think (but am not 100% sure) that bark chippings are not very healthy for hens, something to do with a mould which can develop on the bark. I've seen wood shavings (dust free) recommended instead.

Title: Re: Bark Chippings
Post by: istanley24 on September 13, 2007, 09:21:59

I thought there was something with bark too, but shavings won't work, as I want this to cover the outside run.

Title: Re: Bark Chippings
Post by: jonny211 on September 13, 2007, 11:52:42

Hmmmm.... I'm not sure what to use. Keep us posted on what you do use as my hens aren't here yet but I'm sure it won't take them long to settle in and trash their run.

Title: Re: Bark Chippings
Post by: scruffydog on September 13, 2007, 14:11:41

Bark chippings are not a problem,loacal farmer has a run with 200 birds on them.

Title: Re: Bark Chippings
Post by: OliveOil on September 27, 2007, 16:25:04

Use wood chips - def not bark chippings though!

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