I'm building my chicken run on top of a wooden platform and am planning dirt on top. How deep does the dirt need to be? Is 6 inches enough?
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Does the type of dirt matter?
Clay, sand, or does it need to be good quality topsoil?
Should I plant anything on it or is dirt alone...
@BrinseaUS hi my incubator is forming salt on the little water passage plastic which is stopping the water from passing and making huge humidity changes... how can i fix this?
Has anyone whitewashed the interior of their coop(s) by hydrated lime in the water only (with no salt added) and did it last for at least a year? I am concerned about the salt content of the standard recipes would deteriorate hardware cloth, nails, and screws whenever the air is moist, as well...
so far I’ve kept my new ducks within their own yard with my turtle pond and protected at night. I can’t find any reference to allowing them to enter the salt marsh tidal creek as to what salt environment will cause problems. Are khaki’s able to thrive in coastal marsh areas of SC?
I have read in several posts and articles that say when feeding scraps and leftovers to not give salty foods.
When I have food that I've cooked I of course salt it. Are these articles talking about foods like potato chips? Is it safe to give them leftovers that have normal amounts of salt...