PDZ/zeolite is not a good remedy for this, you need some coarse wood chippings to help break down the poops in the run.
I just called someone who has access to wood chips. Hopefully I can get some soon. Once the chips are in, will I need to ever clean out the poop? Or will it just deteriorate into the earth?
It depends on volume of litter vs amount of poop. IIRC you don't have a very large run do you? Or I might be thinking someone else...
I have wood chips and various yard waste that I add periodically - dry leaves, mowed grass, weeds etc. I’ve had this setup for 4 years and haven’t cleaned it in that time. It composts in place and doesn’t smell, get muddy, or freeze in winter. It’s great!
No I don’t have a large run. It’s about 12 feet long and 4 ft wide , 3 chickens.
So you may still need to do cleanouts I think. 3 chickens isn't much in terms of poop, but it does still build up over time, as both broken down poop and broken down wood all has to go somewhere (it doesn't vanish into the soil, it's more like becomes part of the soil), so this is where run sq footage and depth both come into play.
Yes. But also throw some of there bedding with it. Chicken poop is nitrogen rich material that breaks down wood fibers and other natural materials. It also helps plants and trees to be green and healthy.
Yes. It turns into 'dirt' eventually.
