Peachy77 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Trying to decide what to put in my run now that the grass has been destroyed. The run isnt covered at the mo and we arent sure whether to do this or not. Any advice/opinios what be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 There is no button for Aubiose which is my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I've tried bark, sand and now woodchippings and love the woodchippings best of all. Easy to maintain as the droppings disappear into them. They keep the smell down to a bare minimum and once we've finished with them, we bag them all up and dig them into the allotment! I've only needed to change them every 3-4 months when they start to look a bit dingy or the dust level is bad. The Cube always has a layer of dust on it from them flinging the chippings around!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsallen08 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hiya We are considering a new floor too for winter as we are down to no grass and no roof! where is the best place to find woodchippings kate? thanks for this topic peachy77! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choppish Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 i get my woodchippings from B&Q £10 for 3 big bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 We get our wood chippings in big bales from a farm supplier where they have equestrian supplies as they are used as horse bedding. They are around £4-5 each and are big enough to do half the run per bale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 There is no button for Aubiose which is my choice. Nor straw, which is mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Sorry for the ones i have missed off. Not sure how to edit the poll to add them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Aquamax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Aubiose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I have added Aubiose and Straw and Other to your poll I voted aubiose, Love the stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I've always used Hemcore which is great but my horsey supplier won't be stocking it any more (just as well, it had gone up to £12.75 a bale ). Going to change to Easibed when I need some more bedding. I believe it's much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Thanks Christian, and everyone else for their input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I think Hemcore is the best as it's citronella impregnated so keeps the chooks smelly nice. I also think that having a covered run is a must otherwise the hemcore doesn't last as long and goes all claggy and muddy, then the poor chooks end up in a mess. Our chooks hate heavy rain so they need cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Doh. I put Hemcore, but I meant Aubiose. I find it softer than Hemcore and I believe it composts quicker too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I would LOVE to try Hemcore or Aubiose, but those items not available in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Woodchip - as it's cheap, relatively easy to get (as long as B&Q stock it) and stays fairly clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy77 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 with woodchips, are they easy to pick up the poo. Saw some in b&q last night - looked like bark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I ticked Aubiose. Having tried Hemcore and wood chip too, I definitely prefer Aubiose. As for the citronella. I add that myself (in the eglu tray and nest - not in the run). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I'm using Easibed at the mo as it was cheaper than Aubiose when I last went - I'm quite impressed with it. I really liked Aubiose too (found it nicer to handle than Hemcore) but I'm finding Easibed seems better in the wet (my run is covered with a winter and summer shade but rain seems to get in anyway!) Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I like the idea of auboise and hemcore, but keeping it dry puts me off trying it (and the cost). We've just built a permanent run base out of bark and are very pleased with it (the girls seem to like it too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 with woodchips, are they easy to pick up the poo. Saw some in b&q last night - looked like bark No problem - in fact much of the poo seems to disappear! Also seems to absorb the odours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I know what you mean Angels4.......I would love to use Aubiose having read everyones recommendations, but like you I can't find it here and it's FRENCH Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsallen08 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hiya After someone elses recommendation I think we are going to go for woodchips over the autumn/winter. I did want woodchips rather than bark as I think it will be nicer for them to scratch around in. These seem quite good from B&Q and I think 3 packs should sort run. Does anyone have any experience with these in the wet weather or is a roof on run only option? Thanks, Heather http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9297649&fh_view_size=6&fh_eds=%3f&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB%2fcategories%3c%7b10064%7d%2fcategories%3c%7b10067%7d%2fcategories%3c%7b8960069%7d%2fspecificationsProductType%3ddecorative_barks___mulches&fh_refview=lister&ts=1218872654439&isSearch=false Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
