sezra Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I have had my chickens for 2 weeks now. My set up is a Eglu Go with a walk in run about 9m square. I have newspaper in the eglu tray and change and clean this regularly but I put down a whole bale of Aubiose in their run so that the ground wouldn't turn to a muddy mess. I was wondering if this is the right thing to do with the Aubiose and how often should I change it and put down fresh? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Yup, that sounds about right . I change mine every 6-8 weeks (less in summer when it's dry). I remove the top few inches (to compost or flowerbeds), sprinkle a bit of Stalosan F down and put a new layer down . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezra Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Yup, that sounds about right . I change mine every 6-8 weeks That sounds good. What about poo picking? Do you ever pick the worst out? I keep worrying about flies! Although I have found that it seems to get trodden in/disappear into the Aubiose. Thank goodness it isnt smelly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I'd put a cover over the run if you haven't already, as the Aubiose will soak up any rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Yes, I do tend to poo pick daily. I keep an old flower pot and a plastic scoop in the run for that purpose . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I pick out the bigger poos with some old gardening gloves - takes 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I s"Ooops, word censored!"e up the curry poos with a 24p car ice-s"Ooops, word censored!"er (Tesco bargain!) and then hand pick the biggies - takes 5 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Probably sounds a bit mad, but I put all the aubiose through a garden sieve every 2 or 3 weeks. Takes all the poo out and looks great when its done. Actually only takes about 30 mins. The last Aubiouse I put down lasted over 3 months, but it is on slabs so doesn't get muddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezra Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 I s"Ooops, word censored!"e up the curry poos with a 24p car ice-s"Ooops, word censored!"er (Tesco bargain!) and then hand pick the biggies - takes 5 mins I use a spatula thing at the moment (never to be used in the kitchen again!) Only half of the run is covered so some of it does get damp if it rains. I think I will have to try and cover more. I suppose I will get into my own routine with changing the bedding. OH was having a big moan this morning as I hadn't poo picked from when they were free ranging in the garden yesterday. Think I will go and chat to the chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaincollins Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Probably sounds a bit mad, but I put all the aubiose through a garden sieve every 2 or 3 weeks. Takes all the poo out and looks great when its done. Actually only takes about 30 mins. The last Aubiouse I put down lasted over 3 months, but it is on slabs so doesn't get muddy. that is a great idea I will be copying that! thanks LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
