Garage Coop?

[Lady of McCamley]

I have trouble with it molding and going stagnate unless it is on soil...but I live in damp Oregon.

Definitely check it often to make sure the birds are turning it enough, and maybe start with some soil to get the colony going.

LofMc

 

[potterpoulets]

I have trouble with it molding and going stagnate unless it is on soil...but I live in damp Oregon.

Definitely check it often to make sure the birds are turning it enough, and maybe start with some soil to get the colony going.

LofMc

Hm, I'm sure more experienced chicken owners could advise you better, but maybe you have a ventilation problem.

As I said, mine seems to do fine, and I've added some of the old litter from my other coop, so I expect it will continue to do well.

Good luck to you!

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Hm, I'm sure more experienced chicken owners could advise you better, but maybe you have a ventilation problem.

As I said, mine seems to do fine, and I've added some of the old litter from my other coop, so I expect it will continue to do well.

Good luck to you!

Not lack of ventilation, just wet Oregon. I choose to clean coops regularly and only deep litter on ground which is ideally how it should be done to take advantage of the soil microbes.

But if it works for you, then that is a good system for you.

For the original OP, here is a good article for in coop deep litter method.
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2013/10/the-deep-litter-method-of-waste.html

LofMc

 

[aart]

Quote: Interesting....should start a thread too, for easier and more accessible discussion.
Well, easier for me as I don't get notified of article comments,
and so we don't hijack the OP's thread here.

I can't quite tell where you roosts are inside....
....and I think you are going to have some serious ventilation issues,
unless you plan on some windows and/or vents on the exterior garage wall(out to the run),
Especially if you want to have a true composting deep litter.