madchickenlady Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 As the weather is soooo cold, I nipped to my local country store today in the hope of picking up some aubiose/hemcore for the chooks (I currently use bark, and have found that it's growing fuzzy mould. Not good) I couldn't get any, only something used for horses called Bed Down. Anyone else use it? Also, I was looking for a large bale of wood shavings for them to snuggle down in. I can only get small bags I spoke to an assistant, who said that wood shavings are getting harder to source since all the building work is on hold. Now, the small bags seem very dusty to me. Any suggestions as to what other substance I could use? I was thinking of shredded newspaper, but didn't know if it would be warm enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Pets at home do massive bags of wood shavings for a £10 That should be fine for them Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 HI. I would imagine bed down would be fine. I havent heard of it, but I use aubiouse (which is for horses) and I know others use Nedzbedz which is similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I've just googled it - they have a bit on using it for poultry bedding so it must be ok. It looks like interesting stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I use wood pellets.....Similar to the type used in pellet stoves, yet made to be used as equine bedding check out http://www.guardianhorsebedding.com although I don't use this particular brand I use one which is very similar purchased at my local feed store for $7.00 per 40lb bag. Initially I bought 3 40lb bags, dampened 2 of them so they would expand (making them more absorbent) and dumped them into the run (which by the way is covered)...now all I do is go out and scoop out the soiled bits (think kitty litter box on a much larger scale) and top off with more pellets to maintain a depth of about 3-4 inches. I don't dampen the pellets I use to top off with as they break down rather easlily. Initally I though my girls would get confused and try to eat the pellets but I've had no issues. When I went out today the girls were having themselves a nice group dust bath. Nedz Bed looks to be a very similar product. It looks like the only distributor of Guardian Horse Bedding is in Ireland, but perhaps you could ask your local supplier to order it special for you. Quiverhill Argi Supplies Ltd. Rosegreen Cashel County Tipperary Republic of Ireland Tele: 011 353 6261717 email: quiverhill@eircom.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Ive just found this http://www.millbryhill.co.uk/equestrian-530/horse-bedding-592/dengie-medibed-bedding-6560.htm?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=6560&utm_campaign=froogle would this be ok for chickens if it is then it stop the bacteria growing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Ive just found this http://www.millbryhill.co.uk/equestrian-530/horse-bedding-592/dengie-medibed-bedding-6560.htm?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=6560&utm_campaign=froogle would this be ok for chickens if it is then it stop the bacteria growing It does say the disinfectant is safe for horses but I think you would need to check with them to see if it is suitable for chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
