charlies82 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi all, I would like to make a permanent position for my hens when they arrive and would like to know what material is best to use? What material do you use in the run? How often to you change/clean this? and what with? is your run on concrete or garden? Sorry for all the questions i get my eglu on the 9th of June so want to get organised! Thank you all Charlotte x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 What material do you use in the run?I use Easibed or Hemcore depending on what's in stock/cheapest. How often to you change/clean this? and what with? Every six weeks or so I dig out the top few inches of soil/bedding and put it on the compost (or round established shrubs). I sprinkle down Stalosan F (a disinfectant) and garden lime (keeps the soil sweet) then a new layer of bedding. is your run on concrete or garden? My old eglu run was on soil which I was very happy with. My new walk in run is also on soil with concrete round the edges. I'm even happier with it . Hope that helps . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi Charles82 What material do you use in the run? I use rubber chippings (purple, lovely) have a guarantee to last 50 years How often to you change/clean this? and what with? Just a quick rinse with the hose pipe, don't need to change, well only after 50 years is your run on concrete or garden? They are laid on soil with log roll edging around I have put pictures of the rubber chippings in "Eglus, cubes & Runs" under "Purple Rubber Chippings - Pictures)" Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
