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YES! I know a horse that actually died when someone accidentally put cherry shavings in its stall. Never use cherry shavings. It can cause laminitis, colic, death, and many other health issues.

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Where can you buy baled white wood shavings for horses?

You can buy baled white wood shavings for horses at farm supply stores, equestrian supply stores, or online from retailers that specialize in horse bedding products. Be sure to check the quality and type of wood shavings to ensure they are safe and suitable for your horses.


Can you use walnut lumber to line your horse barn?

Black walnut is especially toxic to horses and should never be brought onto the same property where horses are kept. It does not really matter what form the wood is in it stays toxic to the horses and can bring on allergic reaction and severe laminitis.


Is it okay for guinea pigs to have pine bedding?

No, it is not recommended to use pine bedding for guinea pigs. Pine shavings contain aromatic oils that can be harmful to guinea pigs and may cause respiratory issues. It is best to use paper-based or aspen bedding for their living environment.


How much does wood shavings cost for a horse?

The cost of wood shavings will vary according to where you live, what brand you prefer, and how much you buy at one time. Only pine should be used for horse shavings, and these are typically the lowest in price. You can buy them by the 'bag' or 'bale' for anywhere from $2.00 (in bulk buy form) or up to $12.00 per bag/ bale at the feed store. You can buy them by the cubic yard from mills and this will likely be the most cost effective method, but you must have storage available to house the bulk shavings as they will not be bagged or baled up.


What wood is good for lionhead rabbits?

Pine or aspen wood shavings are generally safe for lionhead rabbits, as long as they are kiln-dried and free from additives or chemicals. Avoid cedar and other aromatic woods, as they can be harmful to a rabbit's respiratory system. It's also important to provide a soft bedding material in addition to the wood shavings for comfort.

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Where can you buy baled white wood shavings for horses?

You can buy baled white wood shavings for horses at farm supply stores, equestrian supply stores, or online from retailers that specialize in horse bedding products. Be sure to check the quality and type of wood shavings to ensure they are safe and suitable for your horses.


Can you use walnut lumber to line your horse barn?

Black walnut is especially toxic to horses and should never be brought onto the same property where horses are kept. It does not really matter what form the wood is in it stays toxic to the horses and can bring on allergic reaction and severe laminitis.


What are the best types of wood shavings to use as bedding for a hamster?

The best types of wood shavings to use as bedding for a hamster are aspen and kiln-dried pine. These types of wood are safe for hamsters and do not contain harmful chemicals or oils that can be harmful to their respiratory system. It is important to avoid cedar and other aromatic woods, as they can be toxic to hamsters.


What are wood chips?

chips/shavings/what-have-you...of WOOD(GASP!).


What shavings are best for teddy bear hamsters?

Definitely not cedar wood shavings.


How many pounds are there in a ton of wood shavings?

2000 lbs of anything makes a ton (feathers, wood shavings, mud etc.)


What is pencil shavings?

Pencil Shavings... They are the little curly wood chips you get when you sharpen a pencil.


What tree does cherry wood come from?

True cherry wood comes from a cherry tree. One has to be very careful when purchasing cherry wood as many different types of wood can be stained to appear like cherry wood.


What are the advantages of Brazilian cherry wood floors?

Brazilian cherry wood floors are more durable than American cherry wood floors. This has to do with the fact that Brazilian cherry wood is not the wood of a cherry tree, but of a tree called jatoba.


Can you use ripped newspaper instead of wood shavings?

You shouldn't use newspaper because the ink is sometimes toxic. use regular shredded white or recycled paper instead


Can you have stained wood around horses?

Yes you can so long as the product used is non-toxic or horse safe.


Why does a log of wood take longer time to start burning than wood shavings?

Smaller surface area, Wood shavings are generally drier than a log of wood, because of the general density of the wood itself. Wood shavings are in turn, easier to burn because of the small amount of moisture in them, therefore, they burn faster, and easier.