Runey Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hi, I was thinking of using cocoa shell mulch instead of bark chippings in my Eglu run for a change, but I noticed on the back of the bag it states that the mulch is a source of theobromine (which is in chocolate) which is dangerous for dogs & cats - does anyone know if it is dangerous for chickens? Thanks, Melanie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Last time I heard someone using this, they complained that the poo stuck to the chippings and was impossible to get off. Have you tried Aubiose in the run? Brilliant stuff, never gets damp, nor smells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm sure some one on practicall poultry said it was not suitable for the same reason as dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I would never use dogs in my eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runey Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Thanks everyone - I put them back on bark chips just to be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatally Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I may be wrong in this but I read somewhere that it's not very sustainable either - presumably from shipping it here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
