Do you not let them out of the coop in the winter? I live in PA and we have the cold weather same as you. I lock them in the coop in the evening and open the door in the morning. I receive 6eggs everyday. I have 6 birds. I also supply heat in the coop via a heating lamp and a radiant panel...
I to am also not a fan of the “DeepLitter” method. I understand that it’s easier and cheaper to clean it out once or twice a year but it seems lazy to me and it seems that all the chickens will be doing is digging around in their own poop. I can’t see how it’s beneficial to them.
I’ll probably...
I do the same thing. I have been sprinkling “Diatomaceous Earth” or “DE” on the ground. I then sprinkle some “Ezcoop restore/anti smell on top of that. Lastly I will put down a thick layer of fresh hay as bedding and to keep the chickens dry and off ground. My chicks seem very happy and healthy...
WoW, thank you for the research! I appreciate you commenting on the post.
i can say that I’ve personally been using “DE” by ingesting it by mixing a tablespoon it in a cup of water everyday for about 2 months now and I can definitely notice that it makes me feel less bloated and my bowel...
I’ve been reading up on the benefits of using Diatomaceous earth. People say it’s beneficial in controlling insects, good for digestion and a type of natural refreshing application. I’ve been using it in my coop, which has a dirt floor, and on the ground in the run area. I scrape the floor of...