Bedding

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Prod

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Bedding
« on: August 03, 2013, 19:30 »
I am thinking of changing the bedding I use, which is wood shavings from Hay & Brecon, as it does not seem to compost down that quickly.  I have seen aubiose bedding which isn't that much different in cost  but I also came across something made from rice husks.  Does anyone have any advice/opinion?  Thanks

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Sparkyrog

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Re: Bedding
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2013, 21:24 »
I used to use wood shavings ! But they will never compost quickly whatever you do  :)
I cook therefore I grow

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barley

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Re: Bedding
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2013, 22:27 »
I brought a cross shredder Prod

I shred all my junk mail / food packets and any paper I can get hold of

it goes on the heap or bonfire and completely rots down - I have a 3 year heap rotate

best bit is it's all free  :D

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crh75

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Re: Bedding
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2013, 14:28 »
I use dust free straw:  link

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Chrysalis

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Re: Bedding
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2013, 19:58 »
You can get rapeseed straw - it's for horses, but is lovely! It smells sweet and isn't dusty and composts well. Ask at the farmstore - Wynns***.  ;)


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