Hay for bedding just as a stopgap?

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NormandyMary

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Hay for bedding just as a stopgap?
« on: October 02, 2011, 08:32 »
Im in the process or sourcing a new supply of straw for the chooks, but I wont be able to get my hands on some for a couple of days and the henhouse needs a good bottoming today. I do however have a huge amount of hay as I use it for the goats as food and bedding. Would it be okay to plonk some hay down just until I get my straw? I know its not ideal but I need to put something down and it would only be for a day or two at the most.

Thanks as always,

Mary.

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indigo

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Re: Hay for bedding just as a stopgap?
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2011, 09:26 »
Hi
I cant see that it would hurt just for a couple of days - or shredded paper if you can get that. I would def use hay if i had nothing else as a stopgap.

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ManicMum

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Re: Hay for bedding just as a stopgap?
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2011, 14:33 »
I thought hay & straw were neither very recommended as hollow stems can harbour mould spores?

I buy either wood shavings or aubiose/hemcore -  but am currently very grateful to woodworking neighbour who makes & needs to get rid of loads of fine wood shavings.

However, anything works for a few days toll you get to buy your proper bedding.
ManicMum



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