[Tony H]

Hi all can anyone tell me why you shouldnt use wood bark for chickens 

[arugula]

Have you any type of woodbark in mind? Hardwood, softwood......?

[Tony H]

dont realy know the ones you get from DIY stores its pob soft wood, pine seems to be the comenest type, its just that i read that chipped bak is a no no, i lust wundered why after all chucks come from wooded arias in the wild

[arugula]

I only ask, as some will advise against using pine bark, although many will tell you they use this with no problems.

[yorky]

Bark can produce some mould spores which can be harmful to hens. In my opinion its only harmful if you use it inside the coop. Used outside in the run with plenty of ventilation it should'nt be a problem.

[Tony H]

Thanks all i will only use it outside in the open run

[Sassy]

On a chicken course I attended run by a vet specialising in chickens he recommended never using tree bark re the spore issue - inside or outside

[kittyb]

I use bark in the run during winter to prevent it turning into a mud bath ,as the run has no roof at present-I need to get OH working on that
By spring the bark has been well and truly incorporated.