dogduck Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 hi what kind of stuff do you put in the nesting box we put paper that has been shedded ,what other things can i use !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockADoodleDoo Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 i use straw that i get free from the farm that we stay on in wales i bring back a huge sack each time we go there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I have aubiose/hemcore in the run so some of that goes in the nest box and poo tray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I put a layer of hemcore, with straw on top. My girls don't eat the straw and it is changed every 2-3 days to avoid risk of spores/mites etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Aubiose at Egluntine Towers. Fab stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pearsons Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Hemcore in mine. My friend uses straw in a deep litter type system but the hens get to free range all day with the ducks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Shredded paper. It's cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Mine started eating shredded paper so it's aubiose all the way here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I use shredded paper and wood shavings-But Molly makes her own nest out of twigs and things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookylover Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I am planning to use wood shavings on the floor and straw in the nests. I have a couple of bales left from the horses so will see how they go with this. I have read that they can eat it though and it causes problems. Clare x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Jopack (like auboise) - I tried straw, paper & shavings - they throw the whole lot out - but the Jopack as remained in the nesting box - obviously I have fussy chickens! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogduck Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 wow so we can use anything it sounds like to a certain point going to try diff things as the paper is getting blowing around the garden as the girls sound like they are kicking it out of the nest box any thanks to everyone that got back to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 wow so we can use anything it sounds like Yeah pretty much. Just don't use hay and it has poisionous spores in it which cause breathing difficulties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitandNutCake Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Does hay have to be completely eliminated from the area? I was planning to keep the chickens and rabits together, but the rabbits eat hay. I usually give them a carboard box of hay, but could limit it to a handful in the hay rack. Or would such a small amount cause a problem for the chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I use Auboise - great stuff, really super absorbant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 cheap as chips wood shavings in nest box and tray, hemcore or aubiose in run. Straw doesnt absorb anything, it just lets wet and muck pass through and leaves the top dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
