I use the PDZ and I only use about 3-4 inches under the roosts.....then add to it when needed. Best thing is that you should never have to completely replace it...just a little at a time. Works great for me. I also added a bag of "Play" sand under the PDZ to help with the cost since it is...
I use Pine wood shavings in the coop and in the run I have spread out straw to help keep the mud situation down...it works great for me. I do think the pine shavings will take a little longer to compost, but all in all it's a great bedding in the coop. I use the deep litter method and I have...
I have 8 chickens and someone is starting to lay eggs....they were all hatched the end of January. My question is when will the egg production become regular? and how long before their eggs have any size to them...so far I am only getting eggs from one Hen (possible my Black Sex-link) and it's...
Just thought I would share this info that I recieved from a friend of mine.....really gripes my behind
GOT CHICKENS? SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE! Today, Maggie shared her story about how her homeowners insurance was canceled due to her pet chickens. The insurance company was...
I use Pine shavings for the bedding, then under the roosts I have Sweet PDZ granular, with sand underneath...I know they have been dust bathing in the sweet PDZ and that may be creating some of the dust, but I had hoped that the granular would keep that to a minimum. Once they are able to go...
Thanks for the reply, I was not sure if it was directly related to them getting their feathers or if it had to do with dust bathing? I guess once they are spending more time outside it will subside some......thanks again
I have 8 chicks 4 weeks old...they are creating so much dust it is rediculous. Is this something that will go away once the chicks are fully feathered? I have ventilation for them, but now I am concerned it may not be enough. Everything inside the coop is covered with a layer of dust. Any...
So cute, you might try giving them a little sugar water to help perk them up after the stress of shipping. I also give my chicks the ACV and that helped a lot with pasty butt. I would add a tablespoon or two of sugar to a quart of water, make sure it disolves completely. Then the Apple cider...
OMG...I can't believe how fast these little suckers grow! But they are finally starting to get used to me and don't always run away
Buff Orpington left center and Black Star with her head down
Left front is a speckled Sussex and front center is a Light Brahma
They were very curious of the...
try the Apple Cider Vinegar for pasty butt...just add 1-2 tbsp in a gallon of water.....mine only had pasty butt for 2 days. Just be sure to get Organic ACV with the mother
Amy, when the chicks are just barely over 2 weeks old you will be amazed at how big they are....mine are about 1/2 way feathered out and about triple the size they were when they were 5 days old....they grow soooo fast