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Hi guys.
Wondered if any of you have tried, used or have heard anything about the new Cozy Coop Poultry Bedding produced in Devon - http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Cozy_Coop_Poultry_Bedding__50_litres_.html

Would be interested to hear your thoughts/views on it?!

Thank you.
Regards.
Jamie.

Never used it, but it looks good and has a good write up.

Well I have bought a couple of bags to try it with my Quail. Just trying out several different bedding options at the moment to see what helps to prevent the 'balls' that seem to form on their feet a lot even though I ensure the bedding is dry.

On first appearance it is quite dark in colour so would not be suitable for keeping your nice white show stock on. It is rather fine but have been disappointed to find a couple of large pieces of wood in amongst it so I think the sifting/grading of it could be better.

Does look as if it will stay dry, I will post an update. You can see photos of it in use in my quail pens on the Photo section of the network.

Regards.
Jamie.

i know a breader who uses rubber chips for quail substraight its good because you just wash it and reuse it. some people use pellets desighnd for tortoises it is super obsorbant!! stops the japanese hurting there eyes (because the high amonia levels in there droppings)
this is where to buy the rubber ones: http://www.chicken-house.co.uk/acatalog/Rubber_chips_10kg_bags.html

Hi Drew.
How does he go about actually removing the waste 'material' that the quail produce from the rubber chippings? lol

Thanks for the link.

Jamie.

Those rubber chips look interesting, maybe your could shovel them into a sieve run the hosepipe through them and disinfect them and re-use? What are they like to dispose of though so many waste centres are getting picky about what you can get rid of these days.
That cozy coop bedding is very simillar to a bedding I have used, can't remember its name though, but it was recycled timber chipped very small. It was nice stuff and kept very dry for longer than wood shavings but I did have a modern game cockerel swallow a piece which got stuck in his throat and he had to have it removed by the vet!! But then how many birds eat their bedding? Not many Im sure.
Will keep a look out for cozy coop, maybe give it a try.

Julia

Sounds like a lot of work disinfecting the rubber chips and if they are not disinfected properly I would imagine there would be a lot of places to breed germs. Also they wouldn't soke up any moisture. As HLH said there is always a chance some could get eaten. Obviously I haven't tried it so would be interested to hear from more who have. Cozy coop is good stuff and like the recycled timber does stay dry for longer. Little bit more expensive though.

Yes, the environmental implications of the rubber chips certainly worry me when compared to the recycled wood chip. Jamie.

i had that thought, i think they sould recycle car tires?!