spott Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I used straw with my previous girls, but found it got stuck to their toes and went everywhere. I'm thinking of trying wood shavings, but how do i plug the hole in the nesting box? I was think that maybe i could put some hanging basket liner in the bottom, shavings on top, and then some straw so they can furnish the nest the way they like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I use horse bedding, Easibed, in my run and in the nest box. It's great stuff! A little does fall through the hole in the nestbox but not much. There have been gadgets invented on here using a cut up milk carton and a bolt to plug the gap. I did try a bit of lino once but it was difficult to get it to sit properly and the chickens always move things about anyway . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Line the box with newspaper and use cross cut shredded paper and card. easy to compost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Line the box with newspaper and use cross cut shredded paper and card. easy to compost. Ditto, except I use long shreds, as we have a very windy garden and the cross-cut blow everywhere. Anyone that wants to try piecing it together after the hens have had it is very welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I line the poo tray with newspaper and I fill the nestbox with woodchips. No problem with any critters hanging around in the bedding and I tip it in the council compost bin. I used to fill the poo tray and nestbox with woodshavings, but had problems with mold. Newspaper and woodchippings don't have that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Line the box with newspaper and use cross cut shredded paper and card. easy to compost. Ditto, except I use long shreds, as we have a very windy garden and the cross-cut blow everywhere. Anyone that wants to try piecing it together after the hens have had it is very welcome! The long shreds get caught in their legs and I have them all over the garden! I scoop upthe newspaper and shreddings from the egg pop hole and it is easy to get them out and they dont blow everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I use Aubiose and plug the hole with a cut up kneeling pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbcat Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I use aubiose, which seems to plug up the hole, with shredded paper on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 We have a thin plastic chopping board to cover the hole and use Aubiose or EasiChick bedding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerpots Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 We use chopped straw - Unibed I think its called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Easichick here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I use Aubiose or Easibed. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Wood shavings, I get a big bag for free if I call at the joinery place at the right time. I don't plug the hole, a little bit falls through but not much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I use Aubiose with the aforementioned cut up milk carton. I would caution against using paper or cardboard as it will attract damp and mites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
