We have a poop board and semi-deep litter method. I put paper (newspaper sometimes, but the brown paper lining inside a lot of feed sacks holds up a lot better) and maybe 2" of shavings on the poop board so I don't have to clean it too often, maybe every other week. We had 19 birds in there up until about a week ago, and it worked great with that number (two 8' long roosts over the poop board). The paper helps - makes it easy to roll and clean up and so far it's composting along with the shavings fine.
I clean out my litter more than I need to really because I like it for the compost pile. I clean it maybe every other month. I add fresh shavings every few weeks to keep it fluffy and clean looking - I hate seeing all the little feathers in there making it look dirty, but I can sit down in it and not get dirty from it - the hens really do a good job of keeping their house tidy in case company comes over. I have expect them to be drinking tea in the corner one of these afternoons.
I clean out my litter more than I need to really because I like it for the compost pile. I clean it maybe every other month. I add fresh shavings every few weeks to keep it fluffy and clean looking - I hate seeing all the little feathers in there making it look dirty, but I can sit down in it and not get dirty from it - the hens really do a good job of keeping their house tidy in case company comes over. I have expect them to be drinking tea in the corner one of these afternoons.
