Wood/leaf chippings from the tree surgeon

[tlck9]

Hi All

I've had a load delivered from a local tree surgeon, he dumps aload of his shredded leaf/tree stuff and wondered if these would be okay for the floor of the run. its a bit muddy as we've had nothing but rain since the snow left us.
So I was thinking these would be okay

But I dont want to open up to health issues etc?

Also branches from a huge christmas tree? could they be used or would chickens eat them or harm themselves

[Flummery]

Ordinary tree chippings are great - I'd be a bit wary about conifers though. Unless, as they say, someone knows different!

[mr darcy]

be careful of yew clippings, they are poisonous for everyone

[Suechooks]

We have tons delivered on the allotment site by the tree surgeon who does the work for the council. I use them in the runs and on the paths on the lottie which the chooks have access to when free ranging. Wonderful stuff - composts down a treat when mixed with mud and chicken poo!