Food debris in run

[Ted Brown]

For past 2-3 years I served feed in my covered run year round. Water also. Run floor is dirt & gravel with artificial mixture of mulch, deciduous leaves, pine shavings, droppings 8-12" deep on top. Six years, no maintenance.

I now have an accumulation of food debris on the ground.

Should I remove the debris to the compost box or turn it under?

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Yes i would definitely remove it, as it could attract animals possibly or start to inhabit bacteria or mold which would not be good for chicken health i would imagine.

 

[Ted Brown]

Animals not permitted. Fully enclosed run excludes everything including birds & squirrels (probably not bears but they do not come on property).

Now about "bacterial and mold". I am happy to have it decompose along with the leaves, pine shavings, etc.. Am I missing something?