Good grief- I put 3 bales of straw in coop for warmth now I read that it is a no no

[Navahogirl]

So I have sand in my coop and then I put a layer of straw down because I was going to start the deep litter method now I'm beginning to change my mind and I'm thinking maybe I should put the poop boards back in because I have been reading about the dangers of straw. I also added three bales of straw into the coop around the perimeter on the inside. Please send me suggestions regarding winterizing the coop. Thank you. I do not have it insulated

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Where are you located?

 

[Chickenman MAN]

If it is dust extracted straw it is fine

 

[aart]

Wondering what the "dangers of straw " are.
Much depends on when and where you get it and how you use it.

Please send me suggestions regarding winterizing the coop.

Send us pics of your coop and run.

Where are you located?

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[JadeFarms]

I didn’t know it’s bad.. I use it all the time.

 

[Navahogirl]

Wondering what the "dangers of straw " are.
Much depends on when and where you get it and how you use it.

Send us pics of your coop and run.

Yes, please.
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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Upstate New York

 

[Navahogirl]

I didn’t know it’s bad.. I use it all the time.

https://the-chicken-chick.com/reasons-straw-does-not-belong-in/

 

[Navahogirl]

Upstate New York

To do that I have to pay for subscription

 

[NatJ]

To do that I have to pay for subscription

To list your location? No, you don't have to pay.
I do not have a paid subscription, but my location (USA) is listed right over there on the left side of my post, under my name and a few other things.

 

[JadeFarms]

I’ve used it for 9 months as bedding and my chickens are fine.