Rabbits being around pine shavings???

[Missmaddymoo08]

Hi, I just joined Rabbits online and I have a serious question. Can rabbits be around pine shavings. We are getting two bunnies soon as barn bunnies. We also have chickens. I use Country Road medium flake pine shavings for the chicken’s indoor pen. Now I know I know that bunnies shouldn’t have pine as bedding because of the gasses. But what if there not directly on them but at a distance. ( since I’m not keeping the bunnies and chickens super close to each other. ) would it be safe? What do I do?! I’m willing to send pictures of barn if needed.

 

[Mariam+Theo]

Welcome to the forum! It is the smell that would cause problems, so as long as the pine shavings do not have a super strong smell the bunnies should be fine.

 

[BunBun71]

Hi, I just joined Rabbits online and I have a serious question. Can rabbits be around pine shavings. We are getting two bunnies soon as barn bunnies. We also have chickens. I use Country Road medium flake pine shavings for the chicken’s indoor pen. Now I know I know that bunnies shouldn’t have pine as bedding because of the gasses. But what if there not directly on them but at a distance. ( since I’m not keeping the bunnies and chickens super close to each other. ) would it be safe? What do I do?! I’m willing to send pictures of barn if needed.

Welcome to the form.

 

[Preitler]

Welcome

I just drop that link about softwood shavings here:
https://www.raising-rabbits.com/rabbit-litter.html

 

[Missmaddymoo08]

Thanks for everyone’s answers I highly appreciate them

 

[JBun]

Kiln dried pine shavings are supposed to be safe for rabbits, as long as they aren't really dusty. The drying process helps remove the harmful vapors. If it's just for your chickens and the shavings aren't kiln dried, as long as there's good airflow, I can't imagine it being a problem since your rabbits aren't actually on the shavings.

 

[Orrin]

The Rosebud brand of pine shavings I get at farm supply stores sold as horse bedding are kiln dried. They have no pine scent, at all. They are safe for rabbits. The best part of it is, they are inexpensive: $10 for a ten cubic foot bale. They last our six rabbits a long time.