Sammy Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hi There Still deciding on ground cover for my WIR - but been searching around for hemcore, aubiose and rubber chippings (plum coloured) and not getting very far. Anyone know of any stockists in the Hampshire area (I'm in Basingstoke). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Ive just laid purpe rubber chippings, bought them from Downtown at Grantham (obviously too far away) but if you go on Dunweedin.co.uk and click nationwide stockists it brings up a map (B & Q in corner - but not all B & Q) . This is where I found Downtown and phoned to check stock and what colour. They are fantastic I did have woodchip which was good but this is brill and they dont kick it all over Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 This place in Hook sells rubber chippings very reasonably but only plain ones not purple http://www.chickenkeeper.co.uk/ Hemcore has gone bust but try hprsey supplies places for Aubiose or easy bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Dunweedin also deliver, you put in the measurements of your run and it tells you how many bags you need i'd need 22 bags so i need to save up for a while but they have lovely colours and the plum is lovely. my b&q only have brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks everyone. I did look at the Dunweedin website this morning having seen they also sell on eBay - looks like the B&Q Warehouse in Farnborough which isn't too far away from me may be one to try. Thanks regarding the Chicken Keeper at Hook House - I'm on one of Alison's courses this Sunday so will ask about hers, although I know she only does the black. Looks like it will be rubber chippings then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 B&Q Farnborough has it in stock but do I need the Dunweedin Landscape Rubber Chippings or Playground Rubber Chippings - it's £1 per bag difference but you seem to need twice the amount for coverage if using the Playground? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 If it was me I would go for the landscape one, all the playground ones I have seen seem to be shreddings rather than chippings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Im looking into getting this after reading about it here! I was a bit worried about my grass disappearing and this seems to be a good answer! What is the best thing to lay on the grass first then put this on top of?? or is it best just put straight onto the patio area? they will be free ranging when we are there but while we are at work i would feel safer knowing they are in the run! They arrive on Sat and will be weeks old! so exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 meant to say they are 6 weeks old!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 if its the rubber chippings you are after they recommend laying the weed supressing membrane under them just to stop them disapearing in to the ground and the mud coming up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hi Gem Seb I'm putting mine on weed control mesh. The chicken breeder I'm getting my girls from uses this. Same as what Redwing said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks Redwing. Landscape it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Ah brill, thanks, think ill see how they go on the grass but at least i know i have an option if it does start to disappear! i seem to see people with chickens who have bowling greens for gardens and others where the grass has completly disappeared!! Im getting Silkies and one Sussex and have been told they dont scratch around but how true this is im not sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 auboise sold at Rokers Nr Guildford. bit far bt not much further than Farnborough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 For aubiose just go a bit further up the A30 towards Hartley Wintney - a short way past Alison's. Just outside Hook there is a small dual carriageway and Shapleys Ranch is just on the right side of the road (Murrell Green) - you will need to go past it for the break to cross over, but not too far. It is next to the new office/warehouse (very small) development half way up the hill. I get mine from there, last time we got it the cost was £7.90 per bale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks Sandyhas3Chucks and Koojie. May give Shapleys Ranch a try but can easily get over to Guildford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Just meant to add that the little trading estate is called either Winkfield or Winkworth Business Park and it is signposted quite well in advance for the turn off - bit further on than Murrell Green where there is a bigger trading estate. Shapleys is just before the entrance and has a small green sign outside - more noticeable than the name of their place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Just to confuse things the Dunweedin purple rubber chippings I put down were the playground ones The pieces are quite big (ive put pictures in the Eglu, Cubes and run section listed under something like "purple rubber chippings - pictures) the girls don't throw them around cos their heavier than the woodchip I first had. To fill the run and the edge around, it took 6 bags at £8.80 each but their guaranteed to last 50 years or something like that so thats good. Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 For aubiose just go a bit further up the A30 towards Hartley Wintney - a short way past Alison's. Just outside Hook there is a small dual carriageway and Shapleys Ranch is just on the right side of the road (Murrell Green) - you will need to go past it for the break to cross over, but not too far. It is next to the new office/warehouse (very small) development half way up the hill. I get mine from there, last time we got it the cost was £7.90 per bale. Also available from Scats at Sherfield on Loddon and Old Basing Sammy do you still want to see a cube? I did pm you back a couple of weeks ago but not sure if you got it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Just to warn you that it is the Hook Fun Run on Sunday so leave a bit of extra time to get to Alison's. Goody - another Basingstoke Omleteer! Once the good weather makes a return, must get another get together sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Goody - another Basingstoke Omleteer! Once the good weather makes a return, must get another get together sorted Yeeah!! fab idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 I'm definitely up for that! Thanks Jennyhenny. I'm looking at some Dunweedin Playground rubber chippings on eBay at the moment, so may keep on watching them now you have said your using the playground ones. jLo - thanks for the traffic tip - PM'd you Egg Lou - PM'd you too! Thanks everyone, for all your advice/suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Just meant to add that the little trading estate is called either Winkfield or Winkworth Business Park and it is signposted quite well in advance for the turn off - bit further on than Murrell Green where there is a bigger trading estate. Shapleys is just before the entrance and has a small green sign outside - more noticeable than the name of their place! Thanks Koojie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Thankies Eggy - I didn't know they had it in Old Basing. OH was at the bakers there this morning - he could have picked up some then. And I was in Scats the other week - had my blinkers on (again)! Perhaps they would be easier for you too Sammy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
