mccroft Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 sorry if this is the wrong section. I've been reading some posts about what tp put inside the run. I've been using wood chip. As my girls were'nt in the run much it lasted for ages almost 5 months bvefore it needed topping up. With the flock likely to be in the run a lot more I was checking out what's best to use. My local feed merchant sells easybed and Auboise with the later being £8.96. Not sure of the size but on the phone she said it was a big bale? I need to cover an are of 16x5ft so not sure how many bales I would need or how thick it needs to be. Any advice from you huge walk in run owners would be helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) It is bought by the bale I belieive, use as you need it. sorry read that post all wrong Edited January 9, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Its really compressed so covers a surprising area, I wouldnt like to say for sure but perhaps start with two bales and have a third in reserve?? If it was my run (I dont have a walk in run so can't speak from experience) I would make it at least a few inches deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The bales contain 20kg and it is compressed, so goes a long way. You really don't need it very thick either; it's best to start with less and add more as you need it then clear it all out when it gets really mucky. Be sure to sprinkle garden lime and Stalosan on the soil before putting the Aubiose down though - that'll keep any nasty bugs at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 i would have thought buy 2 bags, use 11/2 then add to it if needed. it goes a long way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I would agree with redwing about the 2 with a 3rd in reserve. I have an 18m x9m run and that is about right for that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I would agree with redwing about the 2 with a 3rd in reserve. I have an 18m x9m run and that is about right for that size. that's about the size of the garden in my old house and about 1/3 the size of this one! BLIMEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccroft Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 I would agree with redwing about the 2 with a 3rd in reserve. I have an 18m x9m run and that is about right for that size. That's one big run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thats approx 54' x 27' WOW did you mean feet or is it that big!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oops...I meant feet! 18m x 9m is an aircraft hangar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oops...I meant feet! 18m x 9m is an aircraft hangar! lmao i did wonder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Think how many chickens you could have though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
