I moved part of my chickens to a new coop today. I am wanting to get them sorted out and see who is laying and who isn't. I have 20 hens and am only averaging 8 or 9 eggs. Anyway, my question is: How do I manage this situation? I free range, but I figure I will need to keep these ones penned...
I have been using hay for the flooring of the hen house for years. It gets very compacted under the roosts (and smelly). And I clean it out when the smell gets too bad. I am getting ready to move into a new hen house and want to make sure what is best. I've been reading about the pine shavings...