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What do you put in the hen house?

10 replies

Killergerbil · 17/06/2012 20:11

My girls have staw, but not sure if this is the best - its just what my mm always did!

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johnworf · 18/06/2012 18:56

I put aubiose down but my cockerel likes to sleep on straw. Smile

hiddenhome · 18/06/2012 20:38

Newspaper with dust extracted woodshavings on top. I use newspaper and straw in the cold weather Smile

MNP · 19/06/2012 20:56

Home shredded paper in nest boxes and sawdust on poop tray.

morethanyoubargainfor · 19/06/2012 21:03

Wood shavings, used to be straw but the hens just kick it all out to scrap about in. They now have straw sprinkled over their area as 'enrichment'. Grin.

Paiviaso · 20/06/2012 09:49

Newspaper lining the tray (with woodchips on top) and nestboxes (with straw on top).

KingNobo · 22/06/2012 21:08

Sometimes it depends on how big the cocks plumage is depends on other chickens interactions...

Lizzabadger · 24/06/2012 08:39

Aubiose

ChasingSquirrels · 24/06/2012 08:47

Just newspaper

thereinmadnesslies · 24/06/2012 08:52

Easybed, which is v similar to Aubiose

boomting · 24/06/2012 20:37

Woodshavings - bought in a big bale from the sawmill.

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