Deep litter method

[armorfirelady]

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Quote: Check local hardware stores to see if they rent them. We have a local one that rents just about anything you could need. I know sometimes Home Depot does as well.

 

[AmyPaperlady]

Check local hardware stores to see if they rent them. We have a local one that rents just about anything you could need. I know sometimes Home Depot does as well.

If the cherry might be toxic, then I don't want to chip it for the coop. Besides, paying to rent a chipper would make it not free anyway!

 

[armorfirelady]

Quote: True but with the amount of brush I have been saving it would still be cheaper than buying shavings lol

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

http://www.goatworld.com/health/plants/cherry.shtml

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[AmyPaperlady]

OK, so no cherry bedding, but the thick cherry branches I trimmed down for roosts will be fine. Thanks!

 

[Arielle]

OK, so no cherry bedding, but the thick cherry branches I trimmed down for roosts will be fine. Thanks!

I think that is a good choice--

I do use other types of leaves for bedding. Lots of birch, maple and such here.

 

[iwanaplae2]

So, I'm sure this was covered in earlier posts, but with so many pages it's hard to find what I'm looking for. Somebody was taking about using wood ash for our girls. I have a wood stove I use daily this time of year. Is this what you are talking about? And, how do I use it? I'm doing what i call a "modified" deep liter method. Modified because I'm only allowing the litter to build up to my comfort level. Sort of a play it by ear if you will. Do I spread it in the coop or just the run? And other than mite control what are the benefits?

 

[armorfirelady]

So, I'm sure this was covered in earlier posts, but with so many pages it's hard to find what I'm looking for. Somebody was taking about using wood ash for our girls. I have a wood stove I use daily this time of year. Is this what you are talking about? And, how do I use it? I'm doing what i call a "modified" deep liter method. Modified because I'm only allowing the litter to build up to my comfort level. Sort of a play it by ear if you will. Do I spread it in the coop or just the run? And other than mite control what are the benefits?

I just replied to your question on the other thread

 

[Arielle]

Quote: can you repost it here?

 

[armorfirelady]

 

So, I'm sure this was covered in earlier posts, but with so many pages it's hard to find what I'm looking for. Somebody was taking about using wood ash for our girls. I have a wood stove I use daily this time of year. Is this what you are talking about? And, how do I use it? I'm doing what i call a "modified" deep liter method. Modified because I'm only allowing the litter to build up to my comfort level. Sort of a play it by ear if you will. Do I spread it in the coop or just the run? And other than mite control what are the benefits?

I just replied to your question on the other thread

can you repost it here?

Yup wood ash from the wood stove is what I use. I just pour cool ashes in a litter box and place it in their coop.
I mainly use it for mite removal prevention. But it must taste ok since I occasionally see one of the hens eat some.

I screen the ash if I have been using pallets to get the nails & staples out first.

It also helps with the DL since its like compost.