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I've just started deep litter in my coop and run. I have a hugelkulture base that is 2 feet deep with logs, branches, manure, soil and woodchips on top. Then I've added dry leaves on top. I've been doing this for 2 weeks but it doesn't seem to be heating up. I've added leaves on top twice...
You do know that chickens, whilst free ranging, will scratch through other animals' poo? They love nothing better than a good scratch and peck through some cow manure. I don't think it matters if they scratch through their own. As long as they have a strong immune system and the deep litter is...