Britannia Ovens (esp Range cookers) your experience

[puffball]

Hello guys, I have heard that woodchips are better than straw/hay for the chickens and was wondering if anyone can back this up? Thanks

[Daphne]

Don't use hay for chooks as it can harbour spores which give rise to a nasty disease beginning with asp (can't remember its name I'm afraid, but it can be fatal). Straw is OK but some dim birds have been known to eat it causing blocked crops.

[CatieB]

I wouldn't recommend straw

 

I have read that iit can be wet underneath although it seems dry on top. And in the nest its more problematic to change a small area if it gets dirty due to the length and how the straw cris crosses- does that make sense - with bedding material or woodchips you can simply and easily remove and replace a small dirty area. I'm currently trying out cross shredded paper for the same reason

 

But each to their own and straw may be easier if you have a free or cheap local supply for example.

 

Definately not hay - it can be bad for them

 

Hope that helps

[puffball]

Thanks that definately helps!

 

We have previously used hay and straw but on our second time round with a brood we want to get it perfect this time!!

 

Thanks

[The Dogmother]

Get some Aubiose Puffball - you won't regret it!

[puffball]

Thanks! You know what - we did actually buy some horse bedding to try out, will order some Aubiose now too!

[lillybettybabs]

Get some Aubiose Puffball - you won't regret it!

i use this in the nest box and in the trays, brill stuff and a bale alsts for ages

[puffball]

Just out of interest is there anywhere locally in Essex (chelmsford area) that sells it? Or do you need to buy it online?

[The Dogmother]

Go to their website and you'll find a list of suppliers.

 

http://www.aubiose.co.uk/

[puffball]

Thanks Claret - You've helped me lots today!!

[Sky]

I live in Rettendon, nr Chelmsford and they sell Aubiose in the Horse and Country shop at Battlesbridge.

[Egluntyne]

Thumbs up for Aubiose from me too.

[Rock N Rose]

I use woodchip in the run and straw in the nest box, also in the penned off aera we let them free-range in i find leaving a layer of straw makes everything easyer to rake up and clean. at £2.50 a huge bale from our local farm its well worh it. Lasts a few months per bale.

[puffball]

Thanks for the local address Sky

[Mollie333]

Don't use hay for chooks as it can harbour spores which give rise to a nasty disease beginning with asp (can't remember its name I'm afraid, but it can be fatal). Straw is OK but some dim birds have been known to eat it causing blocked crops.

My girls eat it -.-

therefor, i dont put it in anymore! Haha.