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An Intersting Article on the Deep Litter Method

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by ChickenDreamer, Dec 28, 2011.

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  1. Dec 28, 2011 #1
    ChickenDreamer

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  3. Dec 28, 2011 #2
    ChickieBooBoo

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    Very interesting, does it matter what the litter is? Straw, shavings etc?
     
  5. Dec 28, 2011 #3
    Bear Foot Farm

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    does it matter what the litter is? Straw, shavings etc?

    It's in the article:

    Hydrated lime can be used with any of the common litter materials such as chopped straw, ground corncobs, cut or shredded corn stover, wood shavings, peat moss, or cane litter.​
     
  7. Dec 28, 2011 #4
    ChickieBooBoo

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    Ahh, thanks I didn't see that
     
  9. Dec 28, 2011 #5
    JenBirdRansom

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    Awesome article! I've been doing a modified version of this but I can see now how I have much room for improvement. THANK YOU!!
     
  11. Dec 28, 2011 #6
    riverpilot69

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    Awesome. Just what I have been looking for. Thanks for posting it.
     
  13. Dec 28, 2011 #7
    ChickenDreamer

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    You're very welcome.
     

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