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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Oakdalebirds1 on November 15, 2013, 17:19

Title: Run floor
Post by: Oakdalebirds1 on November 15, 2013, 17:19

Sorry is it soft wood or bark from the  run floor
Only my local garden centre has a good deal on at the mo

Title: Re: Run floor
Post by: Sassy on November 18, 2013, 09:28

Bark is not recommended as it contains spores that may affect the chooks respiratory system - this advice was given by that very rare creature - a vet who specialises in chickens!

Title: Re: Run floor
Post by: helens-hens on November 18, 2013, 13:34

I think the soft wood - I have heard that the bark can harbour mould.

Hope this helps

Title: Re: Run floor
Post by: Oakdalebirds1 on November 20, 2013, 17:47

Thought it was soft wood cheers

Title: Re: Run floor
Post by: joolz68 on November 23, 2013, 21:42

Ive been looking for a solution for my run floor,its a mud bath with all the rain we have had,i was thinking would hardwood woodchips be better for drainage and maybe last a little longer than the softwood from B&Q,i have a large run and unsure whether to purchase these??? thanks x
http://www.hallstonedirect.co.uk/categories/bark-mulch/playchips?gclid=CMHxq9nv-7oCFbLJtAod4hkAVw