bare spot in the coop floor.

[Keets n chicks]

It seems that all of the litter ends up around the sides of the coop and the center is bare floor. I assume it's because they fly up to the roosts. Does anyone else have this problem? I have poop on the floor which they step in. The floor is vinyl so its easy to clean but I don't think the deep litter method works like this. the. coop smells and I am changing the litter every week or two.

 

[sourland]

Sounds like you need to increase the amount of bedding on the floor if you are aiming for the deep litter method.

 

[R2elk]

It seems that all of the litter ends up around the sides of the coop and the center is bare floor. I assume it's because they fly up to the roosts. Does anyone else have this problem? I have poop on the floor which they step in. The floor is vinyl so its easy to clean but I don't think the deep litter method works like this. the. coop smells and I am changing the litter every week or two.

To aid in the coop aroma, sprinkle PDZ on the floor before you put the bedding down. It works best from the bottom up and doesn't work very well if sprinkled on the top.

With something as slick as a vinyl floor, you will need to make your litter really deep. I am guessing at least 8" deep to start. To allow the PDZ to do its job, do not be in a big hurry to change out the bedding. If it keeps getting high on the sides, just rake it back into the middle.

The other important part of keeping the odor in control is good ventilation.

 

[Keets n chicks]

Sounds like you need to increase the amount of bedding on the floor if you are aiming for the deep litter method.

Thanks, I will try increasing it.

 

[Keets n chicks]

To aid in the coop aroma, sprinkle PDZ on the floor before you put the bedding down. It works best from the bottom up and doesn't work very well if sprinkled on the top.

With something as slick as a vinyl floor, you will need to make your litter really deep. I am guessing at least 8" deep to start. To allow the PDZ to do its job, do not be in a big hurry to change out the bedding. If it keeps getting high on the sides, just rake it back into the middle.

The other important part of keeping the odor in control is good ventilation.

I will try the PDZ. I was also wondering if I need to have a lower roosting bar so they can hop up to the higher one. I now have one height that is on two walls at a 90 degree angle.

 

[Keets n chicks]

I will try the PDZ. I was also wondering if I need to have a lower roosting bar so they can hop up to the higher one. I now have one height that is on two walls at a 90 degree angle.

I also see a lot of feathers gathering in the corner. Is this normal too?

 

[R2elk]

I will try the PDZ. I was also wondering if I need to have a lower roosting bar so they can hop up to the higher one. I now have one height that is on two walls at a 90 degree angle.

I have roosts at various levels. They are capable of flying directly up to the open rafters but they prefer to use the lowers roosts like a ladder.

My Coop

 

[R2elk]

I also see a lot of feathers gathering in the corner. Is this normal too?

Normal, especially during the molt.