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It's not that bad, but I found if I didn't rake when the grass was fresh, I'd loose too much of it as it shrinks up and settles down into the grass blades. I only make about 3 or 4 rows as the amount of clippings allow. I do relate to the dogs though. :)

How do I dry my grass clippings? I copy my farmer uncle in how he "makes hay." Since I don't have farm equipment I rake up the grass into long thin rows and let the sun dry it out. I'll go out several hours later and turn it to let the bottom sides get dried by the sun. After a good hot sunny...

I am using the deep litter system in my 8x4ish covered chicken run. It has greatly reduced the need to clean out the run, reduced the odor, reduced flies, good to keep my neighbors happy, and gives the girls something to scratch around all day. During grass cutting season I used dried grass...