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    Sweet PDZ?

    About 80% of the poop goes n the big black pond liner I placed under the roost. Because I use my manure with the straw in my garden this time of year this system is working great. I have not used the PDZ yet but intend to. Right now I am using Food grade DE because I have that on hand. Very...
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    Sweet PDZ?

    Oh and I have great ventilation. Upper cross vents and front windows that open put plus Windows across from one another that open as well. I also use a heat lamp to dry my nesting boxes.everything is completely cleanable. Curtains too
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    Sweet PDZ?

    By 'time to time' I mean Spring and fall. I painted my walls and ceiling with Kilz so I could hose to down twice a year so that the dust wasn't so bad n there. I have a large container (was a plastic tub like thing used as a pond display at a garden center), I keep pine shavings and wheat straw...
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    Sweet PDZ?

    Ty, so good to know. Just built a nice chicken house with lenoleum floor so I can hose it out from time to time but I noticed that the smell builds quickly in it. I will certainly be getting some. 9.99 at our local Tractor supply!
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    Sweet PDZ?

    My question about this PDZ is this, is it harmful if the chickens eat it?
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    when to introduce young chicks to flock

    ty! they are curious little buggers.
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    when to introduce young chicks to flock

    What a wonderfully easy idea, hadn't thought of it. A safe getaway place between the chick area and the older hens. I also have a big rooster that does what roosters do but he is a formidable opponent. I only enter with a big stick. I am hoping he will not hurt the chicks. I also like the idea...
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    when to introduce young chicks to flock

    how old do chicks need to be to be released into the rest of the flock. mine are 6 weeks old and have had through the fence introductions.
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