Can cockroaches be attracted To DE method

[sunshine ducky]

Hey everyone, I was just wondering since the deep litter method holds compost (chicken poo and pee); can that be a food source and shelter for pests like cockroaches and even mice? I read somewhere some composts attract pests like those. So overall should I stick with the deep litter method or should I just clean the coop every week or so, thanks!

 

[aart]

Do you mean DL (Deep Litter) method?
DE is Diatomaceous Earth.

DL is not likely to attract or support cockroaches or mice.

 

[sunshine ducky]

oh my I meant DL as in deep litter method, I will keep continuing this bedding method thanks!

 

[ChickenMammX4]

We have deep litter in our run, never have had a cockroach or mice problem. I'm sure any cockroach that happened by would quickly be eaten by the hens! I wouldn't feel safe as a mouse either. Chickens are pretty brutal.