If you do choose to use shavings, try and get the larger 'chips' versus smaller shavings, and NEVER use sawdust. Also, only use pine shavings, NEVER cedar. Cedar is too aromatic and the oils have been proven to be harmful and even toxic to chickens.f you do choose to use shavings, try and get the larger 'chips' versus smaller shavings, and NEVER use sawdust. Also, only use pine shavings, NEVER cedar. Cedar is too aromatic and the oils have been proven to be harmful and even toxic to chickens.
A boxspring is a foundation although not every foundation is a boxspring. The foundations crafted with spring coils are the only authentic boxsprings. Only spring mattresses will have a need for an actual boxspring, while foundations of choice can be used for just about any type of mattress. Along with choosing the mattress that is the best option for your needs you will also want to put into consideration what your needs and wants are for its foundation.
1 If you are planting the boxwood in a pot, place the root ball into shrub soil about 2 inches (5.08 cm) deep.  Place the boxwood inside the hole and cover the roots with water and soil about 2 inches (5.08 cm) short of the top. Pour 2 inches (5.08 cm) of mulch into the remainder of the hole and pack it down.