lozza_9 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hi All I have seen Aubiose mentioned a few times on this forum but was just wondering what it is, I can make out it good for sorting out the chicken poo but wondering if its like straw? and i suppose I am wondering where it goes? Any advice welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Aubiose or hemcore is a straw substitute material made out of hemp fibre. People seem to really like it as it is not as soggy and grotty as bark chippings can become (I have bark chippings at the moment). It is sold at horsey type places as they use it and costs about £6 or £7 for a big bale. Where I live all organic waste including animal bedding can go in the green wheelie bin. When I eventually dig out the bark chips I will replace them with hemcore. Perhaps even this afternoon - I am putting off work at the mo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Aubiose is wonderful stuff. I have it in the run (and change it every 4-6 weeks), put it in the pooh tray and also in the nest box. The girlies like it as they can scratch through it and it keeps everythig much drier as it soaks up moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Ditto from me. im Aubiose/hemcore's number 1 fan!! couldnt live without the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyB Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 If anyone knows where I can get any in or around Manchester/Bury and who will deliver please let me know. Nowhere i have tried will deliver just one bale and I don't have room to store more and I don't have my own transport. OR If anyone can get some for me and get it to me then I will be more than happy to pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 click on this link for hemcore distributors in your area - http://www.hemcore.co.uk/distributors/lancs.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 this link for aubiose distributors....gives an 0800 number to ring - http://www.aubiose.co.uk/contact.php Hemcore and auboise is very much the same thing, I have used both and both are excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I get Hemcore from Gw Titmuss online http://www.gjwtitmussshop.co.uk/acatalog/HORSE_BEDDING.html as I havent found anywhere yet. I think there may be places out in Stockport/cheshire way but havent had time to go find out. If you do find anywhere - perhaps you would let me know as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I get mine from a Riding Shop in Sheffield. Why not check with your local ones, they may be able to help you....or a riding stable might sell you one if hey bulk buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyB Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Thanks Bellekatz. I get my chicken feed from them. Never thought to look for hemcore on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffygrue Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I checked today, and if you're anywhere near Handforth, Peacock Farm on the main road stocks Aubiose. (Also does a huge range of poultry feed - organic layers pellets are 9.50 a bag.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hemcore is fab - I am a complete convert - I have got rid of all signs of soggy bark chippings and have lovely clean dry hemcore instead. £7.50 a bale at my local farm shop and they sell layers pellets too. No more barkchippings ever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I get mine from a Riding Shop in Sheffield. Why not check with your local ones, they may be able to help you....or a riding stable might sell you one if hey bulk buy. Could you tell me which shop in Sheffield coz I fancy giving this a try? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
