bedding

  1. frackmomma

    Bedding for linoleum floor coop?

    Hello! To those of you who have a linoleum floored coop, what type of bedding do you use on the floor? Thanks all!
  2. Almarma

    Alternatives to wood shavings: beach sand maybe?

    Hi everybody, I live in the north of Norway, with cold and long winters so the chickens spend a lot of time indoors. I've used wood shavings since the beginning as I assumed it was the only option. I hated it since day one, and I even think I got some respiratory issues because of the dust it...
  3. KSH1

    converting stall to coop - concrete floor - all input welcome!

    I probably rambled on too long in my intro post with some stuff that is likely more appropriate here. We're expecting chicks in late April, and we haven't yet started renovating the stall that will be the chicken coop. It has a concrete floor, and I'm not sure if I need to do anything special...
  4. IsabellaMarilyn

    I’ve decided to get Runner ducks any advice for me?

    Hello everyone! I’m planning on getting 3 female runner ducklings in the next month or so after I build their coop/run. I’d like to hear from Runner owners and other duck owners suggestions and advice. I live in a small town and I have a small yard (I’m on a main road with decent traffic so I...
    • IsabellaMarilyn
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    • bedding duck adivice indian runner newbie duck mom odor control run cleaning
    • Replies: 76
    • Forum: Ducks
  5. Unsworth

    Alternative bedding material

    I have been using sand in my chicken house for underneath the roosts. I like it enough but am tired of the dragging heavy sand around. I have used pine shavings before but it isn't the best for the garden. Has anyone used peat moss for chicken bedding? Any other alternatives or ideas? I...
  6. WannaBeHillBilly

    Ducklings on Hay or Straw?

    Hi Friends, i'm running into a weird problem here with my spring ducklings: I underestimated the amount of pine shavings i need to keep all the poop at bey and i am down to ½ bag for tomorrow. Tried to buy pine shavings everywhere today, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, Rural King, ... the only...
  7. JBirdy

    Coop Bedding and Respiratory Concerns

    Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has any input on using wood pellets for coop bedding and respiratory issues in chickens? We've been trying to get to the bottom of respiratory problems in our chickens and we are starting to consider that it might be environmental as opposed to disease (which...
  8. drdvmd

    Never ending rain/muddy run/mulch vs sand?

    I am a relative chook newbie and live in PA, outside Philadelphia. Our hens have been outside since June and it has rained at least 50% of the time since our girls were big enough to be outside (rainiest year on record in our area). Their run is a mud pit and never dries out. My husband and I...
  9. Chelsea-85

    Sand or Hay for bedding small wooden coop?

    Dears, I have a small wooden coop (1.3 meter/ 0.8 meter) (2 chickens and a rooster). I use hay for bedding the coop but due to cold weather I notice that after 5 or 6 days the hay becomes wet and has moisture. I was told that sand is better for small coops. But, I do not know how is sand in...
  10. Coop Health: Designing and Maintaining a Healthy Coop

    Coop Health: Designing and Maintaining a Healthy Coop

    What is a healthy coop? A healthy coop breeds healthy birds. It's one that offers your flock the best environment to thrive and live a healthy life. How much room do chickens need? Is my coop predator-proof? Does it have enough ventilation for good health? What sort of bedding is best for my...
    • TwoCrows
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    • bedding heat lamps heating the coop mental health of chickens muddy run predators roost bars runs space ventilation
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Maintaining A Healthy Flock
  11. nerfworthy

    Setting up for Japanese Quail in the house

    Hi Guys! I have chickens outside and now I want to have some Japanese quail in the house. The purpose would be for enjoyment and eggs! After much googling and consideration, I plan to get a large enclosure similar to a guinea pig or chinchilla cage for them, about 2'Hx2W'x7'L. It will have a...
    • nerfworthy
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    • bedding cortunix japanese quail substrate
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Quail
  12. TheGreenManFarm

    Deep Litter Feedback with Chickens & Ducks?

    So I'm a first year poultry owner (in central Maine), although I have experience working with chickens and ducks on farms in the PNW. I've been trained on the deep litter method in the past, and as soon as I started raising my girls this year I went with it. It is now Winter (early and ugly...
    • TheGreenManFarm
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    • bedding bedding materials bedding options chickens deep litter ducks maine maine chickens mixed flock winter
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  13. 3bird

    Hay with Molasses for Ducks?

    Hi! I'd usually do my homework, but I'm in the barn with the sun setting and deep cold en route. I could use just a quick yay or nay please. We ran out of straw yesterday, and our local supplier is out. My better half came home with hay mixed with molasses (for dryness). Will that be okay in...
    • 3bird
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    • bedding ducks hay molasses straw
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Ducks
  14. CanadaEh

    nest box bottoms - screened vs solid?

    Should I use screened (1/2" or 1/4" hardware cloth) or solid (plywood) bottoms in our nest boxes? I understand the rationale for screened one is to allow poop/dust to fall through and only good bedding to remain in the box. Does it really work or does it only ad limitations on what to use as...
  15. animalyodelers

    Coops in wet, temperate climates? Bedding?

    I live in Washington State, not far from Puget Sound. Our microclimate tends to be a bit warmer and drier in the summer and colder and wetter in the winter than most of western WA, but overall temps are moderate and winters are mostly chilly and damp. My coop floor is concrete pavers dug in a...
  16. Johnny829

    Mealworm substrate

    Hi guys! So I'm hope to get suggestions of cheap bulk mealworm substrate besides wheat bran. I'm planning to have my own mealworm farm and starting big because I'll be having 35 chickens. And I want to treat them good everyday. I was told wheat bran is the best bedding for mealworms...
    • Johnny829
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    • bedding mealworm mealworm farm substrate
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Quail
  17. Johnny829

    mealworm substrate

    Hi guys! So I'm hope to get suggestions of cheap bulk mealworm substrate besides wheat bran. I'm planning to have my own mealworm farm and starting big because I'll be having 35 chickens. And I want to treat them good everyday. I was told wheat bran is the best bedding for mealworms...
  18. S

    Nervous for arrival for my first chicks ever! Help!

    I have 2 silkie chicks from ideal poultry arriving friday. I have a brooder set up in a 5SqFt cardboard box lined with paper towels. I have a chick feeder with medicated starter feed and a waterer that they wont be able to fall into, and a heat 50w heat lamp. Here are my questions: -when should...
    • SiriSchantz
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    • bedding brooder chicks emergency supplies i don’t know what i’m doing pecking order roost height silkies vaccination
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  19. S

    Sand as Coop Bedding?

    I have read some articles recently about using sand as bedding inside our chicken coop and I'm looking for some feedback/more information/answers about this method. We are currently using the deep litter method with straw in our coop but it gets pretty smelly after a few weeks and its hard to...
  20. sundal76

    Duck Bedding/Waterers

    Hi everyone! What do you all use for bedding? We have ~28 ducks and we have been using wood shavings - but they only last 3-5 days and than they are disgusting. Any tips to help make them last longer or other recommendations for different bedding? Also, what type of waterers does everyone use...
    • sundal76
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    • bedding ducks help waterers
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Ducks
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