Deep Litter Method - Michigan

[Bantam bell Wood]

I have a very similar setup, but I do harvest some of the litter in the spring for my gardens. I'm not getting taller, but somehow, my head is closer to the cross pieces in the roof of my run. I'll dig out about 4-6 inches of really good compost in a few weeks!

The benefit of the compost seems great!

 

[Ted Brown]

I’m new to keeping chickens. I like the idea of the leaves, but especially the needles in the (deep litter) run to maintain cleanliness. Do you think the needles are an extra help or just part and parcel to the deep litter?

Part & parcel, breaks down much the same as leaves.