Coop built-have a few questions re bedding and poop

[Will79]

I support the linoleum method. Bought scrap piece, glued down with the correct adhesive, and silicones around the edges. 8 years later it’s still there. Makes cleaning and washing out with the hose a snap.

This is on my list to check tomorrow at big box stores.

 

[Will79]

I don't think they are going to get cold in GA.

Nice you have a true monitor roof...but the peak above looks strange?
The roof over hangs might not be enough to keep rain out of the monitor vents.

yes I’ve been watching it with rain-I have an additional 6” give or take I can add on to block the vents more-been monitoring it after rains we’ve had-I think I need to add them on tomorrow,

 

[cavemanrich]

If you are looking for something more natural, you can probably use the deep litter method? So you start with a deep base of shavings or straw and keep adding more litter each week, with some tasty morsels too. This gets the chickens to scratch around and aerate their own compost! Once the litter is deep enough, sometimes upto a year long, you can clean!
And what's better, the litter can then be used as a fertilizer for the garden!
All the best!

I agree with the DLM, but I would only use it on a walkin coop with the ground as floor. I had cement floor in my coop, and used a similar system to DLM, I just let things build up and cleaned coop only 2 times per year. Cement floor worked out well. The wood walls at the bottom did encounter some rot
On a naked wood floor,,, DLM would create the need for floor replacement quite soon.

 

[aart]

If you are looking for something more natural, you can probably use the deep litter method? So you start with a deep base of shavings or straw and keep adding more litter each week, with some tasty morsels too. This gets the chickens to scratch around and aerate their own compost! Once the litter is deep enough, sometimes upto a year long, you can clean!

The terms 'deep litter' and 'deep bedding' are often misunderstood and misapplied.
I've always liked this explanation:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-method-with-this-coop.1075545/#post-16440037

 

[Will79]

The terms 'deep litter' and 'deep bedding' are often misunderstood and misapplied.
I've always liked this explanation:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-method-with-this-coop.1075545/#post-16440037

yep-found that thread already-definitelty a great read!

 

[aart]

yep-found that thread already-definitelty a great read!

Hopefully @Chris Lesley did too......that's why I quoted them.

 

[Chris Lesley]

Hopefully @Chris Lesley did too......that's why I quoted them.

Thanks for the link, it was a good read

 

[Will79]

I spent the weekend building the pen and got the girls moved over-still some work left shoring up loose ends and poop boards as well but so glad to have the girls in.