19-04-2011, 09:19 PM | #11 |
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Wouldn't using topsoil help with hydration? Not sure how woodchips or shavings would do that..also what if any of it was eaten albeit accidently, would it cause impaction? xx
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19-04-2011, 09:28 PM | #12 |
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I pay 13 USD for 1 one cubic yard.
It's cleaner... easier to clean... the tortoises like to burrow into it... I think it's more natural...
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Yeah. I agree with Rach. I went for top soil as I deemed it easier to keep dampish without going mouldy. Never understood the mixing with sand though. So I didn't bother.
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Unless you spray it... it is probably more dehydrating.
There is no more risk of impaction with shavings then there is with soil.
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I use a small watering can to dampen it. It does dry out fast under the heat.
Can you spray the wood chips the same way then?
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I have a pressure sprayer only £3 from Asda. they are still selling them this year, I saw them only last night. they hold 3 litres, just pump and spray
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no need to... it normally has a higher moisture content than dirt.
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Might have to have a look at 'em. Would be useful for the garden. I'm surprised that Ed. You learn something new everyday eh? I do like the fact I can chuck the soil onto my garden though.
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Why?
Because wood absorbs moisture... how would it do that on an indoor table? Thanks |
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woodchips are pretty expensive, we used to supply Caberboard with peeled S/W chips and it was £40 per tonne 20 years ago. H/W would be at least 50% on top. soil is cheapest for me anyway
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