Eucalyptus chips for Bedding

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jdonati379
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Eucalyptus chips for Bedding

Post by jdonati379 » Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:11 pm

I am a 4-H leader and have a parent asking if they can use Eucalyptus chips/grindings instead of pine shavings? Can anyone please help me?
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Re: Eucalyptus chips for Bedding

Post by buckibri » Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:47 pm

Just have to keep the Koala’s at bay. Couldn’t resist.

Can’t imagine this ..... pine shavings give off a massive odor cloud in a barn. If they are potent I would think not but if mild as opposed to the levels of the plants I’m not sure of a downside.

This is a new one.

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