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Have been experimenting with different stuff in hen run and for anyone with a covered run this might be useful.
I tried wood shavings and straw. Very expensive and not so great for quick composting. Also very wasteful when trying to poo-pick.
Then I went to Aubiose which is imported from France (can't get the English version, Hemcore) so not good for carbon footprint. And talking of footprints, every day I had to pick the "toecaps" off each of the hens, would be worrying if it dried solid. The aubiose is quite fibrous which is what caused the problem I think. It also compacted down into very solid layers very quickly which wasn't good.
Now on Megazorb which is paper based and am very pleased with this. Lumpy porridge looking it hasn't compacted down but quickly absorbs poo as they kick it around, although it's much easier to see the poo in this as the aubiose darkens very quickly and it's hard to poo-pick. Costs £7.99 for 20 kilo which should last me about 3-4 weeks. And finally in the henhouse, it doesn't stick to the eggs ( 2 bad girls laying under the perch...)
I know some of you use woodchips but at the allotment not allowed a hose to clean it down so would be difficult for me to use.
Sue
Have been experimenting with different stuff in hen run and for anyone with a covered run this might be useful.
I tried wood shavings and straw. Very expensive and not so great for quick composting. Also very wasteful when trying to poo-pick.
Then I went to Aubiose which is imported from France (can't get the English version, Hemcore) so not good for carbon footprint. And talking of footprints, every day I had to pick the "toecaps" off each of the hens, would be worrying if it dried solid. The aubiose is quite fibrous which is what caused the problem I think. It also compacted down into very solid layers very quickly which wasn't good.
Now on Megazorb which is paper based and am very pleased with this. Lumpy porridge looking it hasn't compacted down but quickly absorbs poo as they kick it around, although it's much easier to see the poo in this as the aubiose darkens very quickly and it's hard to poo-pick. Costs £7.99 for 20 kilo which should last me about 3-4 weeks. And finally in the henhouse, it doesn't stick to the eggs ( 2 bad girls laying under the perch...)
I know some of you use woodchips but at the allotment not allowed a hose to clean it down so would be difficult for me to use.
Sue
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