fluffyknickers Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I am not sure what is best for the nest area so wondered what will with the vote!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I mostly put aubiose in mine but with the cold I have added shredded paper on top but as I could only put 1 answer, it's Aubiose as I think thats the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 aubiose for me too, stays put and easy to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccroft Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 aubiose from today onwards before straw or shreaded paper but aubiose I thiunk is a better choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I am going to be using Aubiose once the small amount of straw I have is all gone. One less thing to buy and cart home and aubiose makes it easier to poo pick as my girls seem to like sleeping in the nest box so there is always at least one nest to change every morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Aubiose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) Another vote for Aubiose here. I have used Nedzbed, which looks like chopped straw but is actually chopped oilseed rape stalks, but it is not as absorbent as Aubiose. Aubiose makes the daily poo pick a doddle. Edited February 2, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybird Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I shred any paper that has my personal details on it, use it in the nest box until it is soiled (usually needs changing each day and then compost it with the contents of the poop tray. It gives me some satisfaction to think that I am protecting my details in this way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I use dust extracted wood shavings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenstuds Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ticked shredded paper but also put in straw, about 50 50 with paper on the bottom. Find the paper gets a bit damp so wouldn't want to use just paper but use it to make the straw last longer. Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hemcore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I did use shredded paper, but found it got damp. Aubiose - brilliant stuff, use it in the poo trays too on top of newspaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Easibed as we can't get Auboise Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 This is great thanks. Do you have to wet the aubiose first like with horses? Thanks michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 This is great thanks. Do you have to wet the aubiose first like with horses?Thanks michelle Hi Michelle I don't think so but I am sure someone who uses it will be along in a minute to confirm this. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 No, I don't wet it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One_Box Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Dust extracted wood shavings as a base and then fine dust extracted hay on top. This makes for a very soft and comfortable place for the hens to lay their eggs. I have heard that straw encourages red mite although I have no personal experience of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi I use hemcore - used to use shredded paper but it got wet & yucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspurs Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Aubiose for us, we haven't tried anything else yet. We don't wet it either. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 This is great thanks. Do you have to wet the aubiose first like with horses?Thanks michelle Auboise used here too..... No don't wet it. Drier the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I use dry auboise or hemcore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Newspaper sheets to stop it dropping down the hole then hemcore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hemcore for me! Well, them . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I use dust extracted wood shavings me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolly_mixtures Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Where do you buy aubiose?? I live near Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. Madge Martha Lavender Pekin Terry Lavender Pekin June Blue laced wyandotte Betty Blue laced wyandotte Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
