Grass cuttings as winter bedding

[Irishhenman]

I have recently put some grass cuttings in one of my hen houses to try as a bedding, and it turned out better than I expected. When I cut one of our smaller lawns I put in all the cuttings in a 4x4 house which gave about a three inch layer on the floor. The grass gives off A LOT of heat as it breaks down and for that reason I think it is brilliant for winter. Other bonuses I have found are that it composts well, is free, the 10 hens in that house love it. I think everyone should try it, I know that I will continue to use it.

 

[Percheron chick]

What about the increased moisture or are you drying first?

 

[Cheyen]

I think grass might work well combined with the deep litter method, but I've always been advised against grass as bedding on its own unless you dry it out first.

 

[Irishhenman]

I have had no problem with excess humidity and I am not drying it out first.

 

[3forfree]

My birds eat all the grass clipping I put in the run. Do yours?

 

[MyPetNugget]

My birds eat all the grass clipping I put in the run. Do yours?

I bet they would!
This spring I should try that.