I use bedding and add more and fluff it up occasionally and every six months I clean it out and start again. The straw/shredded paper bedding is put in a greenhouse used for a garden after it composts more.
I'm curious if larger breeds like an Orpington eat much more than a breed like Rocks. I remember reading about how Leghorns were really good at converting low-feed use into eggs. I did have good luck with using them for eggs but want more of a dual-purpose flock. I am considering what to get in...
