hayhatch Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hey everyone Just wandering which would be best. Keeping the chickens eglu and run on grass then changing to a new area of grass several times a week or Keeping them on wood chippings and raking it over and adding new chippings when it gets dirty. This may sound silly that I'm asking this question because I don't actually own any chickens or an eglu, but I just want to know for when I do get an eglu and chickens! I like to plan ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hello Hayhatch, welcome to the forum . Not a silly question at all (no such thing on here ). I have an eglu but keep it on a permanent run with hemcore which I rake over, adding new hemcore, every 6 weeks or so * here's their website *. Moving an eglu "several times a week" could become a real chore but certainly you could try it and see how you get on. If you have a big enough garden and 2 of you to make moving it easier, you might be OK. If you can't get hemcore, try * aubiose *. Keep us posted on your plans - we love seeing photos of new chickens and eglus . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hayhatch, here are a few posts which you may find useful: http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21080 http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21399 http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21397 http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21216 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayhatch Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thankyou for the advice and threads. V.helpful! I'm doing a Nd in Equine Studies (horses) in college so I know about auboise, and the other types of horse bedding, and where to get it! So thats a bonus. Just keep thinking to the years ahead, when (fingers crossed) I'll have my own eglu and chickens. Do like the idea of hemcore/auboise, at least then still be able to let the chickens out to roam about in the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Aubiose is fab for the job, and the hens love rootling about in it. You will need to put a water proof cover of some sort over the run though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I agree with the others, Hemcore, Aubiose or Easybed (all very similar bedding) makes an ideal base in the run. It seems to absorb wet very well and as the chickens scratch around in it the poo's get coated so its never pooey or smelly in the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...