Kalu Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Sorry, I know this has been asked before but am at work and don't have time to read through all the messages (I always get distracted and forget what i was looking for in the first place!) anyway, could you let me know your views on the best bedding to have ready when our and arrive in two weeks time..........may venture to stock up on supplies this weekend. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Aubiose for me, absorbent, always looks clean, chooks seem to like it. Lots of forum members seem to recommend it, so that's good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Aubiose every time for me. Hay is not a good idea as it is a cause of crop impaction, as is straw, to a slightly lesser degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westleigh Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 i was told not to use hay as it gives off spores when damp which is bad for chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I use wood shavings sold for use with rabbits and the girls love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggienator Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Another Aubiose vote. I was planning to use shredded paper, but after visiting Egluntine's lovely ladies I was struck by how fresh Aubiose stays, so bought a bail. Inexpensive and looks like it will last a long time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 none of those- I use shredded paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 i have been using shredded paper - only thing is cassie has been stopped eating it mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tania Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Just to confuse the issue I use a mixture of straw and shredded paper now but will go on to Auboise in the winter when and run will go onto a hard standing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhitehouse Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I use shavings with a layer of straw on top and sometimes paper shreddings when I have them (although they seem to get damp). When I run out I'll get aubiose 'cos everyone recommends it. I've seen it at our local equine store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hemcore is perfect and you're not even considering it. Put auboise as its the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalu Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 oops sorry Plum Are hemcore and auboise brand names for the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Yes Hemcore is the british version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Shredded paper for me too - not in the poll though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsw Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Are hemcore and auboise brand names for the same thing?Yes Hemcore is the british version You'll also find a very similar product to those two called Easibed. I use straw in the nestbox and Auboise on the floor of the Walk-in-Run. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I lied and said Aubiose but actually I'm currently using Miscanthus straw and prior to that Easibed. Both are cheaper than the hemp products although the Easibed is not composting well (hence trying out miscanthus) I tried shredded newspaper but it got stuck to the eggs and left print on them Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I use straw both in the nestbox and in the run too.It might not be as absorbant,but because air can circulate through it-droppings go dry and has a wonderful summery,farmyard smell too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hemcore is British and Aubiose is French. I would use Hemcore if I could get it, backing British farmers and all that, but no-one seems to stock it locally So I use Aubiose instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
