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  1. billfields

    Deep litter method

    Quote: My run is dirt, I have the 8-10 inches of shavings inside, on the floor of the coop. I do dump grass clippings in the run to give them something to scratch (and I expect find bugs) in. What's left do dry up but are at best a very thin layer of dry grass on the ground. I see the deep...
  2. billfields

    Deep litter method

    Quote: There is a discussion of grass right above here in this thread. In a brooder at least the wood chips are great because they adsorb so well. I expect the same is true in the coop. I plan to go with about 6 inches of pine shavings. I have an 8x8 coop with an outdoor run that I'm thinking...
  3. billfields

    Deep litter method

    Quote: Howdy and welcome! My understanding is that cedar is not good---oils are too strong and may cause respiratory problems espically in young chicks. Pine or aspen are suppose to be better. 6x4 is 24 sq ft. If you use the 3 per bird rule that is good for 8, perhaps a bit crowed for 11...
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