straw bales!

[bunjy]

where do you all get them from????? ive tried google but nothing! ???

tracy

[bunjy]

[glosterwomble]

If you live near to a farm you could just drive in to the farm and ask if they'd sell you some. I see you are in Birmingham so maybe you don't have a farm near to you, maybe pet supplies type store (pets'r'us or whatever) or riding stables if they are near. Do you get a weekly free paper? there may be something in the small ads? Good luck.

[bunjy]

yeah its a problem living in brum lol....ive rang a few farms today but non of them sell it i also asked them if they know who does and they all said NO!!!!...i wanted straw paths and some bales to keep the kids penned in lol but not having much luck!

tracy

[sally_cinnamon]

My local "pets at home" sells straw - think it's supposed to be for feeding the little animals, but straw is straw, no?

[tricia]

Wyevales sell small bales of hay and of straw in their pet department. I remember seeing them and thinking of pathways, but I already had a couple of bags of bark chips, so I didn't buy any. T'would be a bit expensive though!

Tricia

[manicscousers]

our local farm sells them, suppose we're lucky that way  :)

[supersprout]

£1.50 per squarey bale - I get them from a farm shop in the country, driving out to Downham Market from Peterborough. That journey is ace, Saturday mornings can collect up to six bags of FREE pony poo too, just have to keep your eyes peeled ;)

[shirlton]

Bunjy you could always use barbed wire to keep them kids of yours in pmsl

[kitten]

Bunjy, i've just googled straw bales lincolnshire (as that's where i'm based) and it took me to 'straw & hay merchants' on the yell.com website - have you looked there yet? You could give it a go, you never know! Good luck x

[Hyacinth]

Bunj, I know that you're in Erdington & your Mum's in Sutton....was wondering, do the police have any stables near either of you? Could be a good source of muck AND straw? I'm gonna try the Tally-Ho stables here in S.Brum when I've time...think they're Edgbaston/Selly Park way...good thinking or wot? 8)

[Robert_Brenchley]

The police got rid of their horses a few years back; they used to have a field for them over the back of my site, which is now used purely got dog training and occasional sports.

[supersprout]

Bunj, I know that you're in Erdington & your Mum's in Sutton....was wondering, do the police have any stables near either of you? Could be a good source of muck AND straw? I'm gonna try the Tally-Ho stables here in S.Brum when I've time...think they're Edgbaston/Selly Park way...good thinking or wot? 8)

Brilliant lish! Maybe a spot of horseback community policing straight onto the plot ::) ;D

[bunjy]

haha.....well my mom and dad have come to the rescue AGAIN....what would i do without them  :-*

managed to find a bloke who does muck and straw so my plot will stink and my little ones will be safely behind bars opps i mean bales lol

tracy

[Hyacinth]

GREAT NEWS Bunj! and well done Shirl and Tone 8)

[bunjy]

only probs now i got no excuse for not working on the plot !  ;D ;D ;D

tracy

[kt.]

For your paths - You could use wood shavings. Most landscape gardeners often sell their shavings from jobs they have done to increase their income, and save them paying to put it in a tip! If you are really lucky - you may get it for free. Ask your local council what they do with all the shavings and wood cuttings from their jobs. Usually they sell it on or you could get their first.... ;)