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  1. MysticCreekFarm

    Aspergillus

    I am almost positive I have at least 1 duck affected by aspergillus. I noticed her panting heavily and another panting slightly. Some things I've noticed: She stopped panting and is now a bit lethargic and definitely quiet. My last bag of shavings was damp when I opened it. I tried deep litter...
    • MysticCreekFarm
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    • aspergillus bedding bedding materials coop duck ducks heal sick
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Ducks
  2. A

    please give me the chicken basics:)

    do my hens really need grit and oyster shells? if so would y'all mind recommending some brands for me? and also feel free to list some things you wish someone would've told you when you first got chickens. i'm a new owner and i want to give my girls lots of activities to do and keep them...
  3. CheepPeepers

    Compost and bedding questions!

    Hello! So I'm not new to chickens (it has been a while though), but I am new to composting. Does anyone know of any good guides for beginners with a material list or anything? A lot of what I've been finding just refer to "compost bins" and give no other details on what that means. Like if...
  4. trailrider330

    New to ducks - Have questions - Advise welcome

    So, we have had chickens for a number of years and now our family would like to get some ducks. But, I have some questions before we get started. Thank you for your responses in advance. 1.) I plan to convert an old 12'x12' chicken coop into my duck coop. The coop has a dirt floor. I'm...
  5. AquaDuck

    Dust allergy and coops

    I write "allergy" since "what to do when you have a bad reaction to coop-stuff" sounded a bit long winded. Not sure where to post this, but since it's housing related, I try here. Anyone struggle with reactions to dust etc? Any tips and tricks? Have you tried different beddings to see what's...
  6. SavvySilkieMom

    Poop on feet! :( What will help?

    Hello there :) I am a mother of 2 Emotional support House Silkies. They are 1 month and the other is 1 month & 2 weeks old. I have them on Newspaper right now and ofcourse as chickens do they poop and step in it a lot. I love holding them but I have to shower right after everytime. :confused: I...
  7. SavvySilkieMom

    Pine pellets instead of Pine shavings?

    Going to be keep two indoor silkies for ESAs. I want to keep the smell to a minimum and the mess too. I read on here to use pine pellets instead of pine shavings. Is this a good idea?
  8. FathertoFeathers

    Can leaves work as bedding?

    I just raked the backyard and I have a insane amount of leaves. Can I use them in my coop and run it will the decomposing leaves give health risks? Would they be good until they get wet? Just to clarify I have 6 ducks and no chickens (yet starting to go chicken crazy). Would it be safe to use...
  9. LindaNL

    WORRIED: Chickens eating bedding

    I just changed the bedding for the chickens to this brand: I like it because I can keep it clean very easily. But I noticed that they are eating it quite a lot!! I'm worried for an impacted crop or something else. Should I change their bedding again? If yes, are there any recommendations? Thanks!
  10. PNWhens

    Best litter and cleaning method for newbie

    I have a small coop with 4 gals, 5-6 weeks old. I have been using straw, but would like to know other preferred bedding for best health, maintenance, and odor. I haven't completely replaced the coop with new straw yet but have added some new layers every other day. I read on some threads that...
  11. G

    Sand in coop

    So purchased contractors sand and have been using it in the coop for 4 no the now this was the sand that was recommended by so many even threw these feeds but my chickens seem to kick up so much dust in there at night when they are all trying to get situated and when I rake out the sand it gets...
  12. Rammy

    Dangers of using weewee pads

    Ive used wee wee pads for years for my newly hatched chicks with no problems. Normally after a few days to a week I replace the pads with shavings. This year I didnt and learned a valuable lesson. I hatched bantys thus year and they are about two weeks old. I noticed they have been "scratching"...
  13. F

    Silkies in marion county fl who should i buy from?

    I would like to buy from a breeder somewhere around ocala fl, need help with food, treats, hay, etc..
  14. ZoomuKeeper

    Deep Bedding

    When using the deep bedding method in the coop how often do all of you change it out completely? I was so use to cleaning and sanitizing my coop every week and basic cleaning everyday. My life was revolving around my chickens and it seemed I had no time for anything else so I read about deep...
  15. rascal66

    Chicks won't stop trying to eat pine shavings

    As the tittle says, I have a few Cornish chicks that do whatever they can to scratch away the paper towel and dig and eat the pine shavings underneath.... Not sure how to persuade them to stop. :( unless I just cut it out or replace with hay maybe?
    • rascal66
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    • advice bedding chicks cornish eat eating pine pine shavings shavings
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  16. LizzzyJo

    Chicken Bedding = Compost Question

    Hello! I have deep litter pine shavings for chicken bedding. I am wondering about the brown-green matter ratio with just pine shavings and chicken manure. Do I need to add anything else or will it compost on its own? The shavings are mostly carbon and the poop is mostly nitrogen, so does it even...
    • LizzzyJo
    • Thread
    • bedding compost poop shavings
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Gardening
  17. D

    Corn cat litter okay for coop or run?

    This is my first post (other than my introduction)!!! Hopefully I am in the right section :) A friend of mine bought some corn litter for her cats, which they ended up not liking (picky girls). She doesn't want to throw the whole thing out, so I was thinking about throwing it in my chicken...
  18. banjoellen

    Out of town & worried about water

    Hi everyone, I’m leaving to go out of town mid-day Friday and coming home Sunday afternoon. My mom is coming to check on my 7 chicks on Saturday. I have multiple small feeders and they’re going through about 1.5 of those per day, so I know I can leave enough food, and that even though they get...
  19. C

    Sand in the coop?

    Hi! I live near Phoenix and am just starting my flock. I’ve read that river or construction sand is the best for runs but I’m concerned the sand will be too hot in the summer months for their little feet. Does any one have any experience or advice? I’d GREATLY appreciate it!!
  20. C

    Best bedding for Arizona chicken runs?

    Hi! I live near Phoenix and am just starting my flock. I’ve read that river or construction sand is the best for runs but I’m concerned the sand will be too hot in the summer months for their little feet. Does any one have any experience or advice? I’d GREATLY appreciate it!!
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