I use a deep litter method as well, mainly for a soft landing from the roost. However, I use a tarp system underneath the roosting poles to catch 98% of their droppings. I have found this method keeps the coop very clean and odors way down.
The litter is scooped out of the tarp trough with a...
Thanks n Girls got to get their exercise in... :-) and that's the old trampoline getting rid of that one. And right now in my area true organic eggs sell for $6 plus a dozen my son will be selling them for $5 a dozen proceeds going to his mission trips.
I truly appreciate all of your great concerns with the size of the coop and about of birds. We've always gone with two square foot per bird for coup this is not living space this is only roosting space they will not be spending any great amount of time in there other than laying eggs and...
Wow dessert, i didn't catch that till now. I encourage you to look into the "Back to Eden Gardening" you can watch a video on YouTube about it you will be amazed and you can even turn dessert into fertile ground...Also i will be praying for you starri33. Have a blessed day.
It is very addictive and I am right there with you on the over doing the research (but I've never regretted over building anything...:) ) and the Lord has me therefore He has this.
Plan is 15 constant birds and introducing more as needed never exceeding 20. Their main purpose will be part of...