how deep

[chickachickawhat]

should the bedding be in the coop. and is it ok that i use shaving in the nesting boxes?

 

[wynedot55]

you could put shavings 2 or 3in deep.an yes you can use shavings in the nestboxes.i like the shaving better than hay because it makes less mess.

 

[twigg]

Hay isn't the best bedding for most animals. They eat it, it is too warm and it can quickly go mouldy.

Pine shavings are great.

If you have space for depth, you could try deep-litter. This involves laying down a 6 inch layer to start, then adding more weekly, and raking the dirty litter under. The litter should be kept dry, and moved to the compost heap annually.

 

[Dawn419]

Check out my page on using thedeep litter method. The DLM is usually used in coops with dirt floors, instead of wooden floors but we've had good luck using it.

Hope this helps!

Dawn

 

[twigg]

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What a great page

Good Job!

 

[Dawn419]

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What a great page

Good Job!

Thank you so much!

Dawn