BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 title says it all really. its childrens safety play bark (wood chippings) its just that our local homebase has it on special offer (dead cheap) and i thought i would stock up if its on special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 The advice I can give you is no to bark chippings, it can harbour harmful spores. Wood chip is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi, Not sure about advice on chipped bark. I have been using chipped bark for months and my girlies are doing really well. Others I know also use chipped bark and have no problems with their hens. Remember, when they're out free ranging, they're digging up all kinds of spores, moulds, etc. when they scratch around in the leaves and soil. Saronne Paris Nicole Dorothy Germaine Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Bark does get damp and mouldy - there was an article somewhere about it not long ago (sorry, my memory is poor!) which didn't advise using bark. I use Aubiose, which is dry and very clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 i have aboise in there at the moment, but finding this goes damp etc with only 1/2 the run having a roof on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I forgot to add that my run is completely covered with a clear tarp, so is watertight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbird Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I have my run on bark chippings, also under cover. Not noticed any mould growth and I rake it over regularly and use stalosan F power. However, when I come to do the 'big clean' and replace the old bark chippings I will replace with wood chip just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
