Moonie Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 As my girls are arriving tomorrow with their cube, I haven't bought any bedding!! Tell me they come with some bedding?? PANIC!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 What's the best bedding for them, I have the morning to pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I didnt get birds with my 'glu but dont worry you actually manage without any bedding so if they don't you're safe. A newspaper or two may come in handy though but not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 you dont need bedding. But you will need something to line the poo tray and nest box with. newspaper will be ok in the poo tray for now and you could put shredded paper in the nest box. When you can you could change to hemcore or aubiose in the tray/nest box or some people carry on with paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 You can put shredded newspaper in the nest box bit. I line the poo tray of my eglu with sheets of newspaper but not sure how the cube works! I've got Hemcore if you want to 'borrow' some off me in the morning! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Do you mean for the nest? I have a large bale of straw. Andyman is at home tomorrow so if you get stuck PM me and you are more than welcome to come round and take some straw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Just saw your second post. Lots of people use different things but a lot swear by hemcore/auboise or similar then shredded paper or straw in the nest box. Its entirely down to prefence. I use hemcore and shredded paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Don't panic The chickens don't need any bedding. They will roost on the bars by clamping their claws around the wooden slats. You can put straw (not hay), shredded paper, hemcore or auboise in the nesting box but it is not necessary. I use newspaper as some of my girls sleep in the nestbox and also poo in there. In the morning I scoop up the pooey paper and replace with fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Good luck with the new arrivals! They don't come with bedding as such - but they don't really need any, they sleep on the roosting bars. Many (but not all) people put something in the nesting box, as much to give a soft landing for the eggs as anything else. You can use torn up newspaper for that. I use Aubiose (available from horsey shops). It's a hemp byproduct, comes in a big bale for not much money and lasts for ages. It's also useful for lining the poo tray (makes it very easy to clean) and can be composted. But don't worry, just enjoy hen-keeping Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I AM soooo slow at typing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I might be going to Cecil Sale's at the weekend to pick up a bale of Hemcore. Let me know if want me to get one for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Wow thank you everyone, really kind offers! I've got a farm near by with straw so I shall get some there in the morning and i've found a supplier for hemcore in Wheathampstead which isn't too far either. Thank you again for the offers, what a lovely bunch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Your names sound lovely. I am sure they will live up to them - are you going to get more to fill up the cube?? I have Fennella and Clara in an eglu and would love a few more chickeny friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Most likely if my hub allows me!! i'll see how i get on with these ones first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktdot Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I have 3. Have had them for about 7 weeks and was sure 3 was all I wanted and were quite enough thank you. BUT.... now think I need a blue egg layer and of course it's better to introduce 2 new chickens................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Is that GW Titmuss in Wheathampstead? I go there sometimes (I had to get the last lot delivered by them as I didn't have time to drive there and back!) and they are very helpful. They sell aubiose, pellets, and everything else you'll need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Most likely if my hub allows me!! i'll see how i get on with these ones first. Whack some more in....he'll never notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 You might as well save yourself some time and get some more now, you'll only want them in a couple of weeks anyway!!! You can never have too many chickens!! Have a great time with your hens, post some pictures! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Go to Thornes poultry centre (near Fairfield Park, Stotfold) and you'll definitely want more!!! It's a good place for food as well. They don't tend to have the fripperies like garlic powder and hemcore that are favourites of eglu owners but they have all the other stuff/ Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Good luck with your new arrivals tomorrow - you sound as excited as I was when I was getting mine! I use hemcore & shredded paper in the nest box, newspaper sheets & shredded paper in the poo tray and hemcore in the run. Hemcore's brilliant. One sleep to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Thanks again everyone ...not long now. Garlic powder? Soooo much to learn hey ho i'm in the right place. Don't tell me i can get more chooks in Stotfold, far too tempting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Oooo-they are arriving today!!! Don't forget to let us know how it goes and also remember to take lot's of pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 hope all goes well today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 The only "Thick question" is the one you never ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
