Plum Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I used it against the run wire but just used some bricks to hold it in place. Forget drilling just push a hole through with metal scewer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I attach it to the outside using fine cable ties and a sharp skewer to make the holes. Helps if you have someone on the inside to help - tame child is a good idea Works really well, is jet- washable and doesn't harbour mites like wood might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Well, I am using raked up dry leaves in my chickens' run and they love it. I Just dump a wheelbarrow full in a heap and they spend the day sorting through them and I guess eventually those that don't rot down can be raked out in the summer and it doesn't cost me a penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy7 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks so much to everyone for all the brilliant ideas and advice.....think I've sorted out what to do now as far as keeping the Hemcore in the run (and not outside it!) Any suggestions where I can get a clear plastic tarpaulin for the run? Have tried ebay and various builders merchants but no joy. Whats the best thing to use? All suggestions very welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Any suggestions where I can get a clear plastic tarpaulin for the run? Have tried ebay and various builders merchants but no joy. Whats the best thing to use? All suggestions very welcome! **Tarpaflex** A couple of sizes are sold out atm but you could always ring them and see. Their bargain Army tarps are great too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Well, I am using raked up dry leaves in my chickens' run and they love it. I Just dump a wheelbarrow full in a heap and they spend the day sorting through them and I guess eventually those that don't rot down can be raked out in the summer and it doesn't cost me a penny I know what I'm going to do next autumn! Good job there are several big trees on our road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Be sure that any leaves are dry though as the mould on damp leaves isn't good news for chooks, especially if it's left in the run and ends up mixed in with their litter. So take the leaves out after they've rootled through them and picked out all the tasty bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy7 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Feeling more confident now about the set up of the cube. I've put a row of bricks along the bottom of the run to keep the Hemcore in and will get a clear taup to keep the rain out......sorted, so thanks to you all for your experience and advice, my chucks are very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Well, I am using raked up dry leaves in my chickens' run and they love it. I Just dump a wheelbarrow full in a heap and they spend the day sorting through them and I guess eventually those that don't rot down can be raked out in the summer and it doesn't cost me a penny I do that in the autumn too Sky and they really love it! My bantam area is divided into two halves, winter and the rest of the year. The winter area is woodchip and leaves, which I top up with leaves as they fall, then woodchip in spring when I move the chooks back to their summer quarters. It's far too big an area to cover and it works a treat here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
