emmalou Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 A website sent me a link through a few weeks ago for heavy duty washable poop mats for the bottom of the roosting section. Unfortunately I have lost the link and would like to now buy one. They are just like a heavy duty washable plastic sheet, (thicker than just tarpaulin). Can anyone help? It was on one of the more well known websites for chickens but cannot for the life of me find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmalou Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Found it just in case anyone is interested http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Droppings-Sheet-For-Hen-Houses.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 What a brilliant idea Emmalou but the link won't work for me - could you tell me what category it's under? Sophie xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Got it thanks!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Droppings-Sheet-For-Hen-Houses.html Looks interesting. Clickable linky for anyone else interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmalou Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 As usual though with this website, delivery kills it. 20 euros to france which is horrendous. They would get much more business if their delivery costs were more reasonable. Yes it is a good idea but will not pay such ridiculous delivery costs. I am using garden sheeting cut to size atm and wash and reuse it a few times then bin it. If anyone finds it else where please let me know. I cannot find it anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 We use newspaper Emmalou and when it gets too dirty we throw it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Me too - I change it every Sunday and redo it - paper is recycled via the compost bins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmalou Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Yes, I was using newspaper but sometimes they flap in the roosting area and it was flying around everywhere and find the plastic sheet stays flat if they flap around. I thought the paper would work and have stacks of the stuff but only use it now to line the nest boxes now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Me too - I change it every Sunday and redo it - paper is recycled via the compost bins. Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksRCute Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 My friend has a wooden coop & uses an old piece of Lino cut to size which she swears by.....can be steamed to kill all the nasties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Just be wary of any mites using the extra layer as a hiding place! Sadly, paper and cardboard are favourites for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panicum Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Just be wary of any mites using the extra layer as a hiding place! Sadly, paper and cardboard are favourites for this. I never thought of that! I've been using newspaper and throw in a couple of handfuls of woodchips. I think I will just use the woodchips now. Thanks. Soon I will get my signature set up, new to this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Used newspaper since 2008 and shredded paper with mo problems. I know people who clean out every day. The plastic eglu does not harbour red mites easily as wooden coops. And my run is on wood chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
