jen Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I have just put a layer of hemcore in my run. It says on the packet to water it, but I haven't. Does anyone know if I need to? Also, can I put it in the nesting box instead of straw as my chooks think it is hilareous to empty their nest as as soon as I have filled it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) Don't know about watering it, but I suspect that is the advice if it is going to become the base of your stable for horses only. I put Aubiose (same stuff) in the nest box as my three are still on grass: They love it, and unlike the straw that I used to have in there, it stays put and the eggs are cleaner! Oh, and in the droppings tray of course: Magical stuff! Edited January 3, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I use Hemcore and don't water it. I also use in in the droppings tray and nest box - works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Same here - fabulous stuff and no need to water it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 would be lost without hemcore! have never watered it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I put a layer of aubiose in the nest box, then a layer of shredded paper. That way I can just fold the paper over the poo and lift it out. The aubiose stops it sticking to the nest box when damp, but seems to stay nice and clean itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Thanks everyone! Sounds like it will work wonders. Does anyone know if it composts ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Can't confirm how it will come out, but mine certainly goes into the composter with the chicken poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Joe has come round to the idea of trying Hemcore with the laydees Just got to get to Stroud and pick some up, but TIME!! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Can't confirm how it will come out, but mine certainly goes into the composter with the chicken poo! Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ditto from me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I understand that it composts far better than bark or wood chip. Hemcore/Aubiose is very dry, so isn't as soggy in the nest as straw, which tends to look dry on the top, but be damp underneath. Like the others, I use it in the run (unwatered), the pooo tray and the nest. When I empty the run out every few months, I just dump it straight on the garden and it disappears into the soil. Here's a quote from the Aubiose site: Aubiose is made from young plants, and will break down rapidly to form a very valuable compost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I've been using hemcore in the run and poo tray but have been using shredded paper in the nest box. It's a bit of a pain because my naughty girls like to drag it out into the run making the run look untidy. Hadn't thought about using hemcore in the nest box too so will give this a try. Yet again more top tips from the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I think you'll find it works well Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
