Deep Litter composting/dry conditions

[Karen 2739]

My litter is very dry. What is the problem is the litter is too dry? I am reluctant to spray it because it seems to be doing well. It doesn't smell, no flies etc.

Please give me your advice!

Thank you!

 

[the4heathernsmom]

If it ain't broke don't fix it!!!

 

[Karen 2739]

Love it! That's what I was thinking! Thank you

 

[zekii]

Better to be dry & dusty than wet & musty ... the dropping dry up quickly very little smell !!!
I add diatamacous earth to keep it that way also.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

If it's in the coop it's supposed to be dry.

If youre COMPOSTING it, like the title states, then there needs to be enough moisture to make it heat up and "cook"

 

[sjnocill]

I have a deep litter question and this seems like the most recent, relevant post.

I read in another thread that some people throw scratch out to encourage the chickens to help stir it up. My initial thought was that would be throwing their food into their litter. Is there any concern about them eating out of their litter? Are they just going to pick through it anyway? Or should I avoid throwing scratch into it and just hit it with a rake every now and then?

 

[VelvettFog]

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I dont throw scratch inside. I also use wood pellets and not shavings. I just rake every 7 to 10 days, depending on smell