sarah-w Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thinking I might give it a go. It has been down for a month now (time flies when you have chickens!) and its starting to pong a bit I've raked it over a few times and thought about replacing it but think maybe I should try and clean it first?? Was planning on moving the eglu and run onto the lawn for a day while I give it a good blast with the pressure wash and let it dry/drain through. What do you think? Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 wont it fly everywhere?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah-w Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hmmmm maybe, hadn't thought about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I thought about washing mine then realised that the Tree Surgeon would have a few due to taking out a tree! Just need to find a place to stockpile them ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hi I have jet washed woodchip, I put it in a pile and use the lowest setting to stop it flying everywhere and I just keep turning it over until I am satisfied that it is clean enough. I tend to jetwash weekly and change some of it monthly. Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah-w Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Oooo fab, I'm going to give it a go then. It is dry here today so I can move the eglu onto whats left of my lawn and give their base a good blast Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Do you think just using a hose pipe would work? i've got chunky bark chips though, would they just stay soggy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah-w Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 There is probably not much difference betwen chunky bark and woodchip? I have just jet washed mine and it looks ok, though it would probably have been easier to replace it Why not try washing a handful of your bark chip in a bucket then leave it out and see what happens, it will give you an idea how long it takes to dry without soaking the whole run. I would probably just use a hose pipe next time I do it because the jet wash did blast it about a bit, even on a low setting. Sarah PS just realised where you are-hello down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 hello It's only been down since start of October, but it's looking a bit muddy and gunky, doesn't smell particularly though. Think it looks worse cos the ground's getting a bit soggy and muddy under it, eventhough the run is covered. I'll have a think about it, see weather the sun decided to shine on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I just cover mine with a thin layer of Aubiose which then gets dug in and absorbs the worst of the damp and smells. I do this once a week. I get the ladies in the Eglu and shut the door then I line up the Aubiose up along the top of the run and brush it with my hand so that it falls through the mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah-w Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks, I'll have to try and get hold of some. I am still waiting for my winter cover to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Do you poo pick the woodchip, because blow me if I can see any! I'll get a rake out tomorrow. Cant see it drying out at this time of year. I'll see how you get on first before I rinse it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah-w Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 When you get in there with a rake its amazing what you find I jetwashed mine yesterday and it looks fab now, would do it again, will try just hose pipe next time because the jet wash tends to make everything else filthy ie lovely clean chicken run but the shed behind it looks like a mud hut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
