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In the Brooder
- Apr 1, 2023
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I use the deep litter method. I have only cleaned my coop out once in almost 3 years because a chicken died in the bottom from unknown causes and bugs got in. I have cleaned the nesting boxes a couple more times than that when our buff goes broody on a mountain of eggs and cracks one, making a yucky mess. I just started a compost pile and I think I’ll use the litter in it for the nitrogen. It has a lot of poo in it now but is dry and no smell at all. When I researched this method I didn’t understand how it could possibly work because everyone is always talking about cleaning coops. It works so well and thank God because if I’m not busy I’m lazy!