Is woodchip ok on floors for for buns?

I read somewhere on here that its best not to use woodchips for rabbits, but can't find where I read it!

I use some on the flooring of my boys hutches, which are well ventilated, although I have to admit that they often shove it to one side because they like lying on the lino or fleece blanket. I was going to cut way down on it in the warmer weather anyway, but like to use it for the colder weather as extra warmth.

You guys all seem to have so much experience of what's good for bunnies, so your input would be appreciated!:wave:

I use aspen shavings in Bentley's cage and hutch and he loves em to snuggle in!

Personally I dont like it as IMO it can irritate a Bun's Respiratory Tract.

Also there is this:

http://www.rabbit.org/care/shavings.html

Wood shavings are not good for bunnies health and are unnecessary to use in hutches. Rabbits can be litter trained where they use a tray which can be lined with many of the alternative products which are available with hay topping this. This not only makes it better for your rabbits health but also makes it easier to clean them out.

This a thread explaining more in detail
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=178252&highlight=shavings

Oops, I forgot to say, use aspen if you use woodchips, it is okay for bunnies.

Jack's-Jane said:

Personally I dont like it as IMO it can irritate a Bun's Respiratory Tract.

Also there is this:

http://www.rabbit.org/care/shavings.html

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Sorry for being dense, but what is IMO?

Blackberry & Co said:

Sorry for being dense, but what is IMO?

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Sorry for being too lazy to type 'in my opinion' !! :wave:

Jack's-Jane said:

Sorry for being too lazy to type 'in my opinion' !! :wave:

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Thought it was a technical term!!!!!:lol:

I've cut right down on the woodchip anyway now that it's warmer - I didn't put much in today when I cleaned out. They've got lino on the floors, and bits of fleecy blankket and piles of hay. I mainly use it now in the litter trays, but only a handful to stop them eating the Carefresh! Then they have hay on top of the litter tray.