damp bedding

[PattyO]

I have the Eglu Cube with attached run and extension. It is covered in plastic. This keeps the rain and snow out and I am trying to use the deep litter method. When we have wet weather though the shavings feel damp. I am assuming this is simply coming from the earth. I was wondering if anyone has used the Dry Stall or Best Pine products to keep their bedding dry? They say it is permanent yet safe for composting?

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Do you mean that you're using deep litter in the run?

Edited to ask, how many chickens do you have in there?

 

[Chickens? WOW]

If you pick up a handful of litter and it will barley stay together in a lump that is perfect dampness, if it falls apart immediantly or forms a
snow(litter)ball, then the litter is not right. I have never used those products but I just would replace the top inch or so every time I added more littter. Hope this helps,

 

[PattyO]

I have six golden comets in there and am using the deep litter method in the run. So from what you are saying a certain amount of dampness is desireable?