Ellie's Flock!

[rjohns39]

Given where you are, just make sure you have at least 1 sf of ventilation per bird.

 

[ClucksAndCombs]

Future Flock Plans/ Updates

So, finally, this winter I have decided to try DLM or deep litter method. I really wonder why I haven't tried this before. I also want to get those plastic sheets that cover the coop, it might decrease the little scuffles in the coop. Today, I didn't get anything done but just rake the leaves (the never-ending, endless leaves), so perhaps next week I can try to build the roof. Sigh.

 

[rjohns39]

Ellie, Deep litter works. When you take it out, you need a bigger container. But you can then put it into the garden, which is awesome. Just be careful of the heat. Deep litter can catch a barn on fire.

 

[WhoDatChick]

Thanks yall!
Yes, we do get so hot and humid... and that’s most of the time but my set up has worked pretty well this summer. It didn’t seem to have any ventilation issues. I do a semi-deep litter method... I scoop out the poop that’s all piled up and then mix around what’s left and add a little more.. I’ll do that about every one to two weeks depending.

 

[ClucksAndCombs]

Ellie, Deep litter works. When you take it out, you need a bigger container. But you can then put it into the garden, which is awesome. Just be careful of the heat. Deep litter can catch a barn on fire.

Oh wow, I never knew DLM worked that well. Thanks for the warning!

 

[rjohns39]

Morning Ellie, Generally the birds will keep it packed down to not be an issue. Only time I've had an issue was when removing it. It will heat up quite a bit.

 

[ClucksAndCombs]

Top Chicken of the Week!
and that goes to... *drumroll*
FELICITY!

Felicity, a 10-month-old EE pullet, has shown me to be a very winter hardy bird by still laying despite the colder weather. As in, the only layer of 12. The others are pure slackers right now. Congrats, Felicity!

Tomorrow, I'll share some of my little photoshoots with them. I got a fail as well, and some running nuggets in action xD

 

[ClucksAndCombs]

Okayyy... OKAY... THIS MIGHT BE MY NEW AVATAR.

 

[rjohns39]

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Okayyy... OKAY... THIS MIGHT BE MY NEW AVATAR.

sooo prettty...

 

[ClucksAndCombs]

sooo prettty...

She just finished molting, too, so she's looking her best. Sadly the file is too big to be my avatar.