How frequently changing bedding?

[nokusshon]

Hello,

My coop size 24 inch x 24 inch x 20 inch (W X L X H). 1 Coop has a Pair of Chickens (Serama Breed). I'm using Pine Shaving as bedding, my Coop is made of Wood.

How frequently do I need to change the bedding ? Is it every 2 weeks is okay?

 

[3KillerBs]

I am an empiricist.

I change bedding when it looks dirty and/or starts to smell.

Because your coop is extremely small it will probably need very frequent changings, possibly daily. How much ventilation do you have?

 

[Aapomp831]

Research the deep bedding method / deep litter method. We let our chickens turn the bedding themselves and then once a week we mix it up and let it compost naturally. We scoop out and change the bedding every 6 months.

 

[nokusshon]

Research the deep bedding method / deep litter method. We let our chickens turn the bedding themselves and then once a week we mix it up and let it compost naturally. We scoop out and change the bedding every 6 months.

Can wood floor use Deep litter method? IIRC, only dirt/soil floor can apply Deep litter method or I'm wrong?

 

[David61]

They only sleep in there right? Go to a raised roost bar (2x4) and use PDZ or use wire as flooring and let the poop pass to the ground.

 

[3KillerBs]

Can wood floor use Deep litter method? IIRC, only dirt/soil floor can apply Deep litter method or I'm wrong?

There is Deep Litter, which is a moist, composting system that does best with ground contact -- though it is not impossible to maintain it on a concrete or vinyl floor (the composting organisms would destroy bare wood).

And there is Deep Bedding, which is a dry, non-composting system where you just keep piling up additional dry, organic material between widely-spaced cleanouts.

Unfortunately, the coop shown is much too small to make use of either because you need to be working with at least 6 inches of bedding. This tiny coop will require very frequently cleanings -- as soon as the bedding seems soiled, becomes damp, or starts to have an odor.

 

[nokusshon]

There is Deep Litter, which is a moist, composting system that does best with ground contact -- though it is not impossible to maintain it on a concrete or vinyl floor (the composting organisms would destroy bare wood).

And there is Deep Bedding, which is a dry, non-composting system where you just keep piling up additional dry, organic material between widely-spaced cleanouts.

Unfortunately, the coop shown is much too small to make use of either because you need to be working with at least 6 inches of bedding. This tiny coop will require very frequently cleanings -- as soon as the bedding seems soiled, becomes damp, or starts to have an odor.

okay noted ! thank you so much

 

[nokusshon]

They only sleep in there right? Go to a raised roost bar (2x4) and use PDZ or use wire as flooring and let the poop pass to the ground.

Almost whole day here, just let them out in the morning (2 hours) and evening (2 hours).

 

[David61]

that is not enough room.
if you're going to cage a bird, a wire bottom so poop can go through. A coop is where they sleep. A run is where they move around. A cage is where they live out their life captured.

 

[NatJ]

Almost whole day here, just let them out in the morning (2 hours) and evening (2 hours).

Do they have a window, or a light of some sort?
It's hard to tell from the way the pictures are taken, but you wouldn't want them to spend all day in the dark.