sjp Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I need to deside on what bedding to use in the brooder and broody coop.first batch I used wood shavings in the broody coop the this year I started off with shavings in the brooder then tried my normal bliss bedding in there. your opions please bliss or shaving them's the options. both are about the same price and Saturday(23/04/11) is my restock day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 My chicks are on Hemcore, and seem to be fine on it. Is Bliss similar? I just went with the bedding I use normally, having checked on the forum that it would be ok for the chicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 For brooders in the shed I use shavings or aubiose - really any absorbent bedding is fine For brooders indoors I use wood pellet cat litter, this doesn't get kicked around or kicked in to the room so far cleaner, it also keeps dust levels down. It doesn't look as nice or cosy but the chicks don't seem to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Redwing, I took your advice on the cat litter last year - it was brilliant! Our chook sitters had to look after week old chicks for us & this stuff was the best for keeping clean . It prevented a lot of bedding getting kicked in the drinker, as chicks soon learn the chicken dance. This cat litter was one of the best tips I'd had! Thanks Redwing! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Mine are on aubiose in the broody coop, or will be on hatching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 My chicks are on Hemcore, and seem to be fine on it. Is Bliss similar? I just went with the bedding I use normally, having checked on the forum that it would be ok for the chicks. bliss is rape seed straw chopped up. my supplier has stopped selling Hemcore and aubiose has no one would buy it due to the cost. bliss is a lot cheaper and has a nice citrus smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm going to have to get that cat litter Tasha Can you get it everywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Most supermarkets Inc tesco and waitrose do it I also think pets at home does too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Which cat litter is that? The sawdust/wood pellet one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
