JeffandLori
Songster
I have four hens in a 4x8 tractor with a 4x4 “upstairs coop“. I had been moving every day, but no matter what I did, they would dig a hole so now that part of my lawn looks like the moon.
Whether I moved it every day or have it in the same spot like now, the eggs are generally dirty with what appears to be just dirt from their feet. Not a huge deal as it cleans up with a little water and a sponge, but as I understand it, that removes the bloom.
My question is, if I were to cover the run with mulch or pine needles(we have Australian pines) or even pine shavings, would that help or should I be looking at a different problem? I’m considering increasing the size and a going to a more semi-stationary 6x12 coop and run so I can go to six bids in the future.
Whether I moved it every day or have it in the same spot like now, the eggs are generally dirty with what appears to be just dirt from their feet. Not a huge deal as it cleans up with a little water and a sponge, but as I understand it, that removes the bloom.
My question is, if I were to cover the run with mulch or pine needles(we have Australian pines) or even pine shavings, would that help or should I be looking at a different problem? I’m considering increasing the size and a going to a more semi-stationary 6x12 coop and run so I can go to six bids in the future.