MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

No. I use pine shavings.

According to an AI, hemp is cleanest as it has some inherent anti microbial properties. I haven't looked into it any further yet, I'm too busy at work, but I will.

 

[RoyalChick]

According to an AI, hemp is cleanest as it has some inherent anti microbial properties. I haven't looked into it any further yet, I'm too busy at work, but I will.

People on BYC who have used it all say they love it but at least here it is very expensive and my ladies don’t seem to be u happy with pine shavings.

 

[MaryJanet]

People on BYC who have used it all say they love it but at least here it is very expensive and my ladies don’t seem to be u happy with pine shavings.

I've always used straw but Mary's lesion is a symptom of uterine infection. Nest box hygiene is a casual factor in uterine infections so of course I'm looking into alternatives to straw.

 

[MaryJanet]

Thinking about it, there would be all sorts of nasties on straw. Mouse pee, fox poop, who knows what from out in the fields.

No doubt wood shavings are cleaner. After all, timber has to be clean enough for people to handle.

 

[RoyalChick]

Thinking about it, there would be all sorts of nasties on straw. Mouse pee, fox poop, who knows what from out in the fields.

No doubt wood shavings are cleaner. After all, timber has to be clean enough for people to handle.

The wood shavings I get are a byproduct of sawmills I believe. The shavings are kiln dried and bagged. I find them quite an appealing product with very little dust. The bags are sold as bedding for small animals.