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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Louise on January 04, 2008, 16:36

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Louise on January 04, 2008, 16:36

i was just wondering if i could use shredded paper instead of hay in the nesting boxes?
I have an endless supply from work!
Thanks
Louise :)

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: babe on January 04, 2008, 16:37

short and sweet ..... nope

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Louise on January 04, 2008, 16:38

Quote from: "babe"

short and sweet ..... nope

O right - whys that then?

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: babe on January 04, 2008, 16:41

:oops: i dont remember why....thats why it was a short answer.

im sure someone who knows why will be along soon.

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Ruth Cross on January 04, 2008, 16:51

I asked this before when I was planning to get some chooks and I'm sure that the answer was yes on here. But it will need to be changed frequently as it doesn't absord as much moisture as hay/straw.

I may yet be proved wrong though :?  :?

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: babe on January 04, 2008, 16:56

here's the thread i read it on

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=9644&highlight=shredded+paper

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Fat Hen on January 04, 2008, 16:59

I read on here  (when i was looking for information on keeping hens) that you shouldn't use hay either, as hens are prone to eat it and there is a risk of impacted crop.

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Louise on January 04, 2008, 17:01

i thought that was straw!! i get confused easily!!!
 :roll:

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 04, 2008, 18:45

Quote from: "Fat Hen"

I read on here  (when i was looking for information on keeping hens) that you shouldn't use hay either, as hens are prone to eat it and there is a risk of impacted crop.

Absolutly right FH  :!: Straw is for bedding hay is for eating but only if you have teeth  :wink:

I know a few people who use shredded paper with sucess, but you have to be careful not to let the chooks have any sellotape or they might steal your identity  :shock:

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: chickychick on January 04, 2008, 19:25

lol oh blimey that one cracked me up!! thinking of the chickens stealing my identity with the sellotape hee hee

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: richyrich7 on January 04, 2008, 19:27

I use it if I run out of straw its ok but I've found it can stick a bit to the eggs, and they like to eat a bit :roll:

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Bodger on January 04, 2008, 20:08

Don't use shredded paper if you have white chickens because they end up blue :lol:

I've heard or read that the ink is supposed to actually ward off creepy crawlies.
I've used shredded paper and be warned, if it gets wet and then sets, its a beggar to clean out. It goes like concrete.

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Louise on January 04, 2008, 21:34

Thank you for all the advice.
I think i am going to give shredded paper a go. i will let you all know how i go on with it.
The coop is very very nearly finished, Andy has done a really good job of it, the chooks will be living in luxury. :) I will take a couple of pics tomorrow as ive heard you all like photos!
Louise
xx

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Selkie on January 04, 2008, 21:35

:D Yes please!! :D

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 04, 2008, 21:37

Quote from: "Louise"

ive heard you all like photos!

No idea where you got that from  :roll:  :wink:

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Louise on January 04, 2008, 21:58

not sure if you are are connected to something sparkly or you just like the bit s and bobs they have - but i need to thank you for the link. i ordered a necklace and bracelet yesterday and they were waiting for me when i got home form work today; they're gorgeous. I will be recommending it to all my friends.
xx :tongue2:

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 04, 2008, 22:30

Thanks Louise.  It's my son and his partner's little business.

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: GrannieAnnie on January 05, 2008, 00:45

Quote from: "Bodger"

Don't use shredded paper if you have white chickens because they end up blue :lol:

I've heard or read that the ink is supposed to actually ward off creepy crawlies.
I've used shredded paper and be warned, if it gets wet and then sets, its a beggar to clean out. It goes like concrete.

papier mache with poop!!!!!   yuck!!! lol

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Fat Hen on January 05, 2008, 22:19

Quote from: "grannieannie"

Quote from: "Bodger"

Don't use shredded paper if you have white chickens because they end up blue :lol:

I've heard or read that the ink is supposed to actually ward off creepy crawlies.
I've used shredded paper and be warned, if it gets wet and then sets, its a beggar to clean out. It goes like concrete.

papier mache with poop!!!!!   yuck!!! lol

Maybe you could use a chook as a mould and make something like this  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee101/rosemarycallsthegoddess/kitchen003.jpg)

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Selkie on January 05, 2008, 22:32

Hey, that looks familiar :D  :lol:

Title: Shredded paper
Post by: Fat Hen on January 05, 2008, 23:42

Quote from: "rosemarycallsthegoddess"

Hey, that looks familiar :D  :lol:

Ooh :!:   Have you seen one like it before :?:  :lol:  :lol: