Are pine shavings OK for horses?

Are pine shavings OK for horses?

Pine wood is a popular choice for stables as horses typically do not suffer any ill effects from contact with the shavings. In fact, most horses that react to pine wood have been in contact with undried shavings, which still contain sap.

What kind of wood is used for horse shavings?

Pine shavings are usually the most common kind of shavings used in the horse industry, as most horses don’t have skin reactions to this kind of wood. The limitation is that if too green, the sap might still be in the shavings and cause irritation to the horse. Cedar is another popular choice.

How are horse shavings made?

Wood pellets are made of kiln-dried wood (usually fir, alder or pine, and very little cedar) and sawdust. The fine material is compressed into a small, hard pellet that expands back to sawdust once exposed to moisture. Wood pellets are low in dust.

Is pine bad for horses?

Several types of pine needles are toxic to horses. But it’s not just the needles that can cause serious problems. The pine tree that poses the most serious risk to horses is the Ponderosa. This tree is also known as the Blackjack Pine, Western Yellow Pine, Rock Pine, and Bull Pine.

Can a wood chipper make shavings?

Re: How fine would a wood chipper chip. . . . They really don’t make that good of bedding, since the wood isn’t really shredded. You might as well throw in pieces of boards. They used to make a machine called a duster. You can reduce slabs down to sawdust.

What can I use for animal bedding?

Types of bedding. Wood shavings (pine, cedar, and aspen) are absorbent and have good odor control. Different textures such as fine cut, soft shreds, or thick cut are used for different animals.

Why is pine bedding bad?

Softwood shavings like pine and cedar release aromatic hydrocarbons (phenols) and toxic acids that damage the lungs and windpipe (trachea) of your pet.