coco Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The chooks are on grass at the moment but I am thinking about putting them on either bark or wood chippings for the winter to stop the run becoming to muddy. I have some perspex panels which I am going to use to cover the run. Which would be better to use wood chippings or bark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend21 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I am a big fan of Auboise, been using it for four months, it smells lovely when you put it down, it soaks up all the poo and then they clump together and easy to lift out of the run. Have only used this so can really tell you the benefits of bark. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Chippings are good if you can get hold of them. Bark seems more readily available. Bark is reputed to harbour some moulds, but I've used it a lot and have had no problems whatsoever. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Thumbs up for Aubiose from me too. Have just cleared out the WIR and put new down (visitor tomorrow) and it looks and smells lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I use wood chipping get mine from a horsey place works out cheaper than going to one of the 'sheds' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eland Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Not sure if this is a silly question but what exactly is Aubiose? I use dustless wood shavings inside my Eglu and the run is just grass (what's left of it!). Is Aubiose something special? Would I get it from my local Horse Supply store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 here's the web site http://www.aubiose.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eland Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 here's the web site http://www.aubiose.co.uk/ Thanks for the info sjp. Sounds like good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
