Hemcore

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Suzyjo

Warren Scout

• Dec 31, 2012

• #1

I currently use megazorb for the bunnies but I'm a bit worried about them eating it, I've heard it can cause blockages.. :?

I can't find aubouise anywhere online but I have found hemcore.. As far as I can tell its pretty much the same as aubouise, I think?

Was just wondering if anyone else used it?

 

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parsnipbun

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 31, 2012

• #2

I have used it - its fine. Like Aubiose - perhaps slightly fluffy on occasions.

 

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Suzyjo

Warren Scout

• Dec 31, 2012

• #3

thank you, might swap over if only just to have peace of mind

 

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halfpenny

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 31, 2012

• #4

I don't like hemp core, it seems very hard and non absobant.
I used medibed now which is dust extracted chopped hay.

 

Santa

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 31, 2012

• #5

Personally I wouldn't use medibed, it is disinfectant treated to stop it from going mouldy etc. apparently it's a horse safe disinfectant, but given how small furries like to munch on their substrate and the fact that the proportion ingested would be much higher, I wouldn't want to risk it with littlies. If you search google you can find anecdotal reports of guinea pigs dying soon after the owners swapped onto medibed.

I used to use megazorb; now I just use newspapers and hay and change it regularly and it works just as well - and far cheaper!

 

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halfpenny

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 31, 2012

• #6

Well, I've used medibed for years and had no apparent I'll effects.

 

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Suzyjo

Warren Scout

• Dec 31, 2012

• #7

Hmm thanks, but it looks like I'm sticking with megazorb for now.. The only place I've found to buy hemcore online only sells it in a pallet of 36 bags.. :shock:

 

BattleKat

Wise Old Thumper

• Dec 31, 2012

• #8

I'm not sure how expensive it works out, but zooplus does a hemp based substrate with free delivery over £19

 

sierra*323

Mama Doe

• Dec 31, 2012

• #9

I use megazorb and find it fantastic, I guess it must depend on the bun whether they think it looks tasty

 

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Shula

Warren Scout

• Dec 31, 2012

• #10

Are you based in the UK? If so you can get aubiose here:

http://www.snackandtack.co.uk/eques...-20kg-size-20kg-3554&utm_campaign=froogle#714

Or here:

http://www.burnhills.com/equestrian...mp-bedding-20kg-ahb&utm_campaign=froogle#1438

But, I should say I have never actually ordered from these companies myself so don't know if they are reliable or not etc. If you have an equestrian/countryside store near you they may be able to order it in for you?

 

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Suzyjo

Warren Scout

• Dec 31, 2012

• #11

BattleKat said:

I'm not sure how expensive it works out, but zooplus does a hemp based substrate with free delivery over £19

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Oh I could easily spend over £19 pound in zooplus to get free delivery, that shop is a bad influence :lol:

 

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Suzyjo

Warren Scout

• Dec 31, 2012

• #12

Thank you for the links! It's made me realise I've been an idiot and I've been looking for the wrong thing all this time..

No wonder it's been so difficult for me to find it online :lol: