Wood shavings is one of the most popular materials for creating broiler chicken bedding, but can also be used for bedding in horse stables, or as bedding for pet animals like pigs, ponies, etc.
Wood shavings reduce smell of ammonia from poultry droppings, it serves as insulation from the cold and as an added advantage the wood shavings mixed with the manure, can be used for mulching or as a compost or fertiliser.