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  1. 1muttsfan

    Deep litter method

    It actually does break down exactly like a mulch pile. It is not supposed to be dry, if the poop is just drying out the pile is too dry and has had too much dry bedding added.
  2. 1muttsfan

    Deep litter method

    It breaks down the poop so that you don't just have a smelly pile of chips and poop. Litter that is breaking down is crumbly, neither dry not wet, with no objectionable smell, and a crumbly texture. It produces a little heat as well.
  3. 1muttsfan

    Deep litter method

    Manure and bedding in the deep litter method actually breaks down just like a mulch pile does. This does not happen as fast or as effectively without good air circulation. It also helps keep the moisture level more even.
  4. 1muttsfan

    Deep litter method

    Deep litter should be turned (i do it once weekly) to aerate and mix it up. It does help to have the chickens scratch it up too, but there may be areas where they don't do it or the bedding is too thick for them to get through. I just take shovel or heavy fork and flip it around. Ventilation...
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