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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Geo on February 10, 2012, 22:05

Title: wood chips / sawdust from chain saw cutting
Post by: Geo on February 10, 2012, 22:05

I have a lot of logs to cut up this weekend for firewood can the woodchips be used in the coop

Title: Re: wood chips / sawdust from chain saw cutting
Post by: Tony H on February 11, 2012, 08:10

Hi i dont see why not but the only thing i have read on here is concirning the fine sawdust i belive it could be bad for them, but someone wil be along with a solution soon  :D

Title: Re: wood chips / sawdust from chain saw cutting
Post by: hen-night on February 11, 2012, 09:27

If you using a chainsaw to cut the logs,the chips will be small and also it will be contaminated with chain oil. Not a good idea really.. Aden...

Title: Re: wood chips / sawdust from chain saw cutting
Post by: Geo on February 11, 2012, 09:36

I will be using a chainsaw, forgot about the oil on the chain. I will just bin it now Thanks