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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Mark on May 13, 2008, 12:45:40 PM
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I was doing a homecheck this morning and it wasn't too far from a pet feed place Sharon asked me to check out. I asked about chick crumb and I wasn't the first person that had bought it for cat litter :evillaugh:
Anyway, will try it out and see what happens. I'm always chnaging litter brands so should be any problem.
Anything I need to know about it?
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make sure you make it deep at least 2 inchs :) its still the best I've used
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If it's not a success you could always get some chickens, on second thoughts maybe not ;D
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it tracks a tiny bit but its a good excuse to get your electric sweeper out!
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:evillaugh:
Haven't tried it yet but it was about £8.60 for 20kg - they had 5kg for £3.50 but I couldn't resist a bargain :evillaugh:
I am not used to clumping so is it a case of taking out clumps regularly with a compete change once a week?
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that's what I do, once you've removed your clumps it doesn't smell at all you could probably go longer than a week but I don't
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If it's not a success you could always get some chickens, on second thoughts maybe not ;D
:evillaugh:
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Mine easy goes 2 weeks and sometimes a bit beyond if pushed for time
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I guess it's trial & error
Just hope they don't eat it :-:
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do you top up though rob?
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Yes but one of my trays sees alot less traffic as well all 3 hammer the one in my office/box room and the one in the bath room but the hall one not so much so when really pushed for time I can let that one slide a little :)
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I don't top up as I go along Mark but Rob does so I guess you'll just have to see what you prefer
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Where does one acquire chick crumb?
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lots of people get it at garden centres I get mine from an equestrian centre
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Anyone know a source in the Portsmouth area???
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Helen posted a list of stockists a little while ago but I can't find the thread
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I get mine from a Pet Food warehouse £6.75 for 20kg
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Obviously I've only one cat, but being totally indoors, the tray does get used all of the time.
I scoop twice a day, poos in the loo, wees in the bin, I only change it completely every 2 weeks, but do top up in between. It NEVER smells, and clumps brilliantly so you get everything out really easily.
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I am converted, tried it at the weekend for the 1st time and its a huge hit, Raffiki ate a little bit but then decided he didnt like the taste :rofl: I am amazed because it clumps better than the most expensive clumping litter
I have only been able to get small sacks so am on the lookout for a stockist near us that does the 20kg sacks.
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I can't believe I am excited about trying it :evillaugh:
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Anyone know a source in the Portsmouth area???
Riverside Aviaries do it down Titchfield Hill, but I get it online from
http://www.ascott.biz/
It works out cheaper even with postage and their deliveries are very good. I normally buy 100kgs in one go - lasts me about a month!!! but don't forget I have nine litter trays. Will probably be doing an order next week so if you want me to get you a bag I will. Used to get it from Countrywide - an equestrian suppliers on line, but the one from Ascot smallholdings seems somehow to be a better quality and last alot longer.
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I can't believe I am excited about trying it :evillaugh:
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It's a sign of the exciting times in which we live Mark ;D
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Oh well, at least we're harmless :Crazy:
(Sorry I have Nick other people's work)
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LOL! Mark and Leigh!
I'm always excited about using a new cat litter too - can't wait for them to try it, and stand guard outside the cupboard just to see the first one go LOL! :evillaugh:
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Sounds like I'm gonna have to get me some chick crumb, I'm all about the clumping!
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Cheers Lesley, I'll talk to you about it some more on Thursday! ;)
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I have decided not to get this anymore. It goes all over the place + I can't stand the farmyard smell - It smells like wet hay or something. :sick:
I think I will get an ultra fine clumping next time.
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I tried chick crumb for a few weeks, but abandoned it, partly because it's a pain to get hold of, and partly because, contrary to what others have said, it smells :sick: It smells kinda yucky when it's 'fresh', feed smell I suppose, but if the clumps disintegrate something in it produces FAR more ammonia than is the case for Fullers Earth, for example. However, although I can't get it that cheaply, it seems to go a lot further than Fullers Earth. I like the fact that it's biodegradable, though. The cats don't seem to mind either way.
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At least I learned that fine clumping is the way to go. I tried flushing some the other day and nearly blocked the toilet so bag it now anyway. I am really funny with smells and this just makes me :sick:
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Sorry this didn't work for you Mark, I was getting all excited too as I've not tried it yet. It's curretly costing me £30 a month for litter for the three here :Crazy:
Did like the sound of it, but have a sneaky feeling the dogs might eat it?
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shame you didn't get on with it Mark, I think its fab!
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Maybe it is the brand - Mine is in a plain white paper sack.
I can't stand the bran smell. I am going to order some Golden Grey or other fine clumping. I prefer the smell of baby talc to farmyard :evillaugh:
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Did like the sound of it, but have a sneaky feeling the dogs might eat it?
More than likely - even Willow ate some.
The trouble is, dogs might like the chewy clumps :sick:
I am going to order Extreme Classic I think. £10.99 for 15kg. It says it lasts as long as 45kg of regular so worth a go.
It looks the same as golden grey so I might order one of each and see if one is better than the other.
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/cat_litter/clumping_litter/13626