Whole tree chip - Questions about use

FCG · « **on:** August 12, 2008, 20:23 »

I have accessible to me a huge pile of wood chip that's been left to rot for a long while (1 year +). Just going to dig some of it up for the rancid floor of my chicken run i found underneath the top inch or two lots of white spores & powder. Would i be able to use it for my chicken run? Or would it a. get stuck in their necks b. kill them c. cause them to spontaneously combust

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2008, 20:34 »

No, you can't use it for the chicken run in my opinion.

The fungal spores would be dangerous for them, and for you. Wood chip can be splintery and injure their feet causing bumble-foot.

FCG · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2008, 20:43 »

Aye aye captain. I brought a sample back and it's going in the bin.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2008, 21:01 »

I use wood chippings all the time but never if its got fungal threads just skim off the top,

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2008, 21:05 »

Quote from: "richyrich7"

I use wood chippings all the time but never if its got fungal threads just skim off the top,

Chippings or shavings Rich ?

richyrich7 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2008, 21:07 »

Chippings from council the log shredder thingy or my chainsaw. Never had any problems with bumble foot etc, they seem to spend hours digging about in it. I'll have to keep a closer eye on them now Aunty

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2008, 21:25 »

I go with your experience Rich - Soft wood I presume - must be OK :!:

FCG · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2008, 22:10 »

Hmm.

Now would it be best to use or avoid? Richy you have me confused.

Vember · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2008, 22:11 »

Quote from: "FCG"

Hmm.

Richy you have me confused.

Doesn't take much

agapanthus · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2008, 22:38 »

Quote from: "FCG"

Hmm.

Now would it be best to use or avoid? Richy you have me confused.

Give it a go....I'm sure it would be okay!!

richyrich7 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 13, 2008, 11:35 »

Quote from: "FCG"

Hmm.

Now would it be best to use or avoid? Richy you have me confused.

Sorry :oops: but as I'm a confirmed cheapskate I use whatever is to hand or free as long as I feel it won't harm them. People buy composted bark etc on here for their hens I cant see much difference to be honest.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #11 on:** August 13, 2008, 11:36 »

I think we need a photo of your wood chip Richy

richyrich7 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 13, 2008, 11:38 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

I think we need a photo of your wood chip Richy

Any excuse

I'll do some for you

richyrich7 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 13, 2008, 17:25 »

Here you go wood chips in use mixed with a bit of paper shredding's 'n straw.
Front of the run and they've thrown most of the chips out again after 4 days :roll:

This is the floor of the shed

And wood chips and paper in the nest box, mid morning rush :roll:

I line the bottom of the nest box with cardboard as they move all the bits out of the way then crack the eggs on the hard floor

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #14 on:** August 13, 2008, 20:27 »

Looks very finely chipped Richy, they obviously like it if they lay their eggs on it

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Whole tree chip - Questions about use

Vember