TopCat Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 When we were setting up our Eglu we went to get some Aubiose or Hemcore for the run, and the lady at the shop said that there had been huge fire at the Aubiose plant in France, so it would be very hard to get for a while. They were also out of Hemcore, so we got something called Nedz Bed which is working really well. No smells etc. Just thought Aubiose users may like to know. Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I had no probs getting 2 bales last week in Sheffield. It had gone up a bit in price though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 My husband got two bales in Bristol too. We paid £8.50 a bale, what sort of price do others pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Never heard of NEDZ so had a Google: looks like oversize wood-based cat litter. Let us know how it works out. How often do you have to clean it out and how absorbent is it? I'm on shavings but "the troop of velociraptors" free-range most of the day so it stays clean. I've been looking for an alternative to use when I'm away and chooks are run-bound. By the way ..... when I was working "The factory (always outside UK, mind) had a bad fire which has interrupted/stopped production" was quite a common excuse for supply problems. Strange how inflammable it seems to be over the channel! Have to run. Lovely laying/clucking sound from coop must cradle that warm egg!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Everywhere I go has been out of Aubiose for 3 weeks now and the one bale I could find I paid I think it was £12.46 for it, got easybed this time but I don't like it as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 We paid £12+ today and it was their last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I had to get easibed too, I much prefer Aubiose. Easibed seems very heavy and doesn't soak up moisture so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I found Flax a good cheap alternative, I can't remember how much it was but when there was a shortage before it was all I could get and it was great. I'll probably be buying it again if I can find it £12 is very steep, I think I pay around the £8 mark normally Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I pay about £8 for a bale of hemcore - it is much softer since they moved plant - or whatever it was they did last year. Chookies seem happy with it and it smells lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I pay £8.25 for a bale of Auboise. Got one last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I've never seen it before untill yesterday when I popped round the corner to look for turkey crumbs for the quail. I can't remember a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 18 months ago we paid £7.25 for aubiose. Last week it was £9 something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Egluntine, Horse and Rider (Sheffield) has not had any aubiose for about a week . They don't have anything similar, I asked about Flax, but seemed to think the aubiose factory was on holiday for a week. They also said they didn't have any direct contact with the supplier so can't tell me if it'll be in next week. edit: On a horse forum someone said aubiose suppliers take a 4 week holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Don't most of France take nearly all of August off as holiday? Aubiose is the french type of Hemcore isn't it? Maybe that's why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Never heard of NEDZ so had a Google: looks like oversize wood-based cat litter.Let us know how it works out. How often do you have to clean it out and how absorbent is it? I'm on shavings but "the troop of velociraptors" free-range most of the day so it stays clean. I've been looking for an alternative to use when I'm away and chooks are run-bound. By the way ..... when I was working "The factory (always outside UK, mind) had a bad fire which has interrupted/stopped production" was quite a common excuse for supply problems. Strange how inflammable it seems to be over the channel! Have to run. Lovely laying/clucking sound from coop must cradle that warm egg!!!! ive just tried nedz and im not keen, me and hubby have cleaned it all out the run today, less than 2 weeks in it looked like it been down weeks, and i wasnt impressed, it didnt dry out the same as aubiose, it went solid ive had to use a spade to clean it out nope back to aubiose for me today, my last bag as well hope i can get more tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hi, do you all use these bedding alternatives in the eglus, or out side in the runs if you keep the run in the same place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
