Phosphorus Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I was going to use hemcore in my run but am having trouble getting it. I have now found out that they have recently moved their warehouse and my local supplier thinks things should be getting back to normal by beginning of May. Bit late for my coming chooks so am going to use Aubiose - just thought it might interest some of you trying to get hold of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeasideChick Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I use Aubiose and I think it's marvellous stuff! I am sure you'll be pleased with it .... good luck with your chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 If you are having trouble getting it in Essex (where Hemcore is made), there's not much chance for the rest of us I'm eking out my current bale until the supply picks up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I find Auboise is good stuff too, so if you can get hold of that you will be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 i was told tht they are having a production problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I was told they were moving warehouse and that supplies should be in at the end of the month. In the meantime I bought Sundown Yellow which is aimed at not only chickens but horses. It's slightly cheaper than Hemcore too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 They still have hemcore at my horsey place I checked at the week end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 try the Green Mule website (you should find it via google) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I use Aubiose. It is wonderful stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkyCl Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 How much is a bale of this Aubiose stuff - it sounds good. Is it compostable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 How much is a bale of this Aubiose stuff - it sounds good. Is it compostable? It costs about 7 quid and it is compostable. See **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeasideChick Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Re: aubiose: I love it! It's very similar to Hemcore .... it's shredded hemp! It's really absorbent and I was told, composts down in about 3 months. I was warned off woodchips, as they take years and years to compost down. Not good for a garden!! I haven't had any trouble getting hold of it. I'm in Dorset though. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I usually use Hemcore, but they didn't have any last weekend, so I've bought Aubiose this time. It will be interesting to see how they compare when I do a major clean up next week. It looks very similar, but with slightly smaller pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeasideChick Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Yes ... that will be very interesting to know! Please would you post your comparison findings so that we all know which works better!! Thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I am a big fan of Hemcore but there is nowhere near me that stocks it, so I used to have it delivered.I have now found a local supplier of Aubiose, so am using that instead and, to be honest, they are both excellent. If I could get Hemcore I would use it in preference to Aubiose, simply because it is not as fine as Aubiose and IMHO it smells nicer, but that is the only difference I have found. The girls seem to be happy with either which, of course, is the most important thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I prefer it because it is finer....so do my hens! Hemcore is very rough to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Chooks Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Have used both but struggling to get either in Stockport at present. Normally use Bowlers but had to accept Easibed last time. Like Auboise better than Hemcore I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...