Peter K Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Hello, I am thinking of trying Auboise/Hemcore in the run having heard so many good things about it on this forum. I currently use bark chippings, but the recent heavy rain, coupled with the fact that I added lots of autumn leaves (chickens LOVED them until they got soggy), means that I really need a complete clean out this weekend (weather permitting). Can anyone recommend a supplier near to Guildford? I have never seen the stuff - I assume it comes in a bale which will fit in an average sized hatchback with the seats down (eg Nissan Almera?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 cant help you with the supplier, but yes - it easily fits into a car boot. We buy from our local farmer's suppliers and its very compacted into a sealed bag - it goes a long way as its all tightly packed in the bag - you will fit it into your car no probs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 oh and we usually pay between £6-7 per bale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I find that Hemcore is cheaper than Aubiose. The bales are approx 3 feet high and 2 feet square across the top. Try going through your Yellow Pages and phoning round horse feed suppliers and farm shops. Some livery stables are happy to sell the odd bale to people too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Peter, hello again! Any big country store which sells horse stuff will have it, as that is the main outlet, for stables. I am lucky where I am, being quite rural, I have the pick of 4 shops within a 3 mile radius! Any good little tack shops near you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 check out this link - maybe near you peter? http://www.hemcore.co.uk/distributors/surrey.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
church chooks Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I use Elm Farm which is at Claygate - their number is 01372 462039. They sell hemcore, aubiose, and organic chicken pellets or mash. Open seven days a week but they do close for lunch, they're also just off the A3 so a hands down winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I can get a bale in the boot of my mini - just! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hi I'm using hemcore at the moment which I get from Frosbury Farm Feeds in Gravetts Lane, Worpleston. I think it's £7 a bale but is compacted so a lot there. They also do the Allen & Page pellets at £5.50 a sack which I think is a pretty good price for these (correct me if I'm wrong anybody!) You could also try CP Backhurst, Strawberry Farm, Normandy. They do horse bedding and also a range of poultry products. I've not tried to get Hemcore from here but if cheaper here let me know! Another possibility is Scats in Godalming but again not seen what they stock. So may be worth ringing around. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I get my bales of hemcore from Whipley Manor Farm on the A281 between Bramley and Cranleigh. Ph 01483 272816. They are marginally cheaper than Scats in Godalming who also sell hemcore. Whipley Manor also sells the Smallholder range of orgnic pellets and mash which my girls love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyClucker Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Lindy where abouts on the A281 is the farm. i'm in Loxwood and have been getting all my gear from scats in billingshurst but i would like to try a different mash and if the hemcores cheaper then i'll have some of that to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard and Jo Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 There's a horse feed suppliers in Dorking that might sell it: Attlee's, Parsonage Mills Station Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1EL Tel: (01306) 883533 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
