Wood Chippings

[Squidy]

Hiya, i am new to this site..i have found the info on here excellent so far, I have a small landscaping/gardening business in Surrey, so the help on chainsaws etc is really helpful..however I also own a small free range chicken farm which is in constant need of wood chippings...my first question is what chipping would be safe, I understand cedar and horse chestnut are not safe but apart from that I have no idea, eg lime, ash etc? could anyone help on where to get good clean and safe chippings? especially large bark chips if poss?

Its becoming increasingly difficult, especially with the wet weather. I am willing to pay a good price and there is always a constant need.

Keep up the good work!

[se7enthdevil]

as a woodturner i can produce up to 1 cubic meter of chippings/shavings a week and i need rid of them do you want them?

[kev7937]

Where in Surrey are you ?

 

And why are Cedar and HC not safe ?

 

 

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[Dom]

I have a few transit sized loads of woodchip each week usually. Where abouts are you?

[kev7937]

I have a few transit sized loads of woodchip each week usually. Where abouts are you?

 

Oi you, back of the queue !

 

 

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[Old Mill Tree Care]

Where are you?

[Breezeblock]

i lob any old woodchip in beside my chickens and i have noticed only a slight decrease in their IQ

[Goaty]

Apparently hardwood shavings from joinery are bad for poultry as they have finer particles that get stuck in the gizzard. Which leads to respiratory problems and infections.

 

So I assume chunkier chip from a professional outfit with a good well maintained chipper helps.