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[The Dogmother]

I hear that there's a shortage of the raw hemp product, as Jude isn't able to get any more Aubiose in stock until September (that's supplied directly from Aubiose). Probably best to stock up if you see any for sale.

[Margaret]

Thanks Clare,

Going chook shopping on Saturday so will do.

[Jools]

I knew I bought two bales the other week for a reason. Not just because it's a faff to detour to the horsey place that sells it in Kendal.

 

As an aside, I bought a bale of hemcore a couple of months ago as the place where I usually buy my chicken bits from had some in stock. I was really disappointed with it - it was dusty and with lots of fibrous bits in it which tangled around the legs and feet of my chicks. I won't bother with it again.

[The Dogmother]

Hemcore really isn't worth the bother - I found it sharp and stringy, so went back to Aubiose.

[Bramble]

I've never been able to get any Aubiose (since I got my eglu about a month ago), this might well be why? Anyway, I was using sawdust, but my local "horsey place" suggested Rapasorb instead. It's chopped rape straw. Have to say, I'm really pleased with it (I was worried 'cos it's only £7 a bag, fair bit cheaper than Aubiose, I believe), the poo in the tray etc just seems to disappear into it and the eglu smells much fresher since I started to use it. All of this said, having never had any Aubiose, I only have sawdust to compare it with !

[Jools]

It sounds very similar, except in price lol. If you're happy with it, then stick with it

[Patricia W]

Thanks Claret - I'm just running out - hopefully I can get a bale if I go today. Might phone first though after your warning.

 

Tricia

[Patricia W]

I've just found somewhere with a stock of 100 bales in Oxfordshire so just off to stock up. If anyone wants details just pm me.

 

Tricia

[Redwing]

Clare - my feed supplier (who you obviously know of) has a stack of Aubiose if you need some

[The Dogmother]

Ah, thanks Tasha, I have one bale left, which ought to last me if new stocks come in on time. Otherwise, I'll get Phil to pick some up when he goes past on a week day.

[docsquid]

Yes, we've had supply issues with Aubiose and Hemcore, so I've moved over to Bliss which is chopped rape straw - excellent stuff, cheaper than the other two and comes in two fragrances - Menthol and Citronella. Very pleased with it so far. It is harsher than Aubiose but my chickens love chucking it about in the WIR.