Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1394 posts
Aug 31, 2009
4:03 AM
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Hey tou, I don't know where you can find any saw dust but be very careful if you do. Saw dust from uncured wood produces ammonia and can harm your birds. It also produces heat if it is stored in any amount (even very small amounts) and can cause a fire. If you can find a cabinit shop they will have saw dust from dried wood.
Good luck.
Thgom
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JDA
GOLD MEMBER
452 posts
Aug 31, 2009
7:22 AM
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tou... Ceder chips are the best for bedding and pigeon pen floors. You get them from pet stores or feed stores.JDA
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sundance
1144 posts
Aug 31, 2009
4:42 PM
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I use the cedar chips, but only a couple handfuls when I replace the old bedding. I actually prefer the wood pellets for my primary bedding. If they dont get wet, theres not as much dust as I get with the pine shavings. I was told that the cedar is bad for the birds resperatory, so I use it sparingly.
Does anyone have the myth busters info on this, or is it just another myth?
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Sundance Roller Lofts
Last Edited by on Aug 31, 2009 4:43 PM
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Ty Coleman
689 posts
Aug 31, 2009
5:30 PM
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I use pine needles or "straw" and it works well for the nest bowls and floor of the loft.
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Ty
Vapor Trail Lofts
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Windjammer Loft
914 posts
Sep 01, 2009
6:35 AM
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Hey Ty...I sometimes use "hay" instead of "straw". The straw shaft is hollow and allows for "bugs" in live in, also the straw keeps the moisture which in a haven for parasites...
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Sep 01, 2009 6:37 AM
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