Any ammonia smell would indicate moisture. Do you use shavings or straw? When i put straw in the coop for them to mess with, it seems to attract moisture and cause that sort of trouble. (that is in with shavings) I also put some DE in the shavings when I add new ones. not sure that is relevant, though.
I have aDLM question. I stir up my litter almost daily but keep getting an ammonia smell when I do so. It isnt too strong but it is there. I know that I need some moisture to get it decomposing but how much is too much?
Friday is my lockdown date on my first hatch. I am so excited. I am going to put a shallow pan in teh bottom with a couple of wet rags so I can hike up humidity.
All my other chicks should be here this week sometime I am also excited about that too. So many good things this week, I hope good news is coming for everyone else as well. I will post pics when new babies arrive, and when new babies hatch. I am excited to begin hatching for people who have already asked for chicks. I am hatching mixed chicks right now if anyone wants any let me know.