How often do you change your PDZ?

[candr01]

I have a small 4'x4' coop with attached 4'x8' run. Since the coop is so small I use PDZ on the whole floor of the coop - makes poop-scoopin' a breeze! I have just 2 girls in my coop.

I've used the same PDZ for about 6 months now. It still seems fine but I imagine at some point it's efficacy will fall and it will need to be replaced. I use sand in the outside run so thought to just sweep the used PDZ into the run and add 2 or 3 new bags to the coop. Just wondering how long people keep their PDZ before replacing it? 6 months? A year? Longer?

Loooove using PDZ. Makes the whole chicken thing sooo much easier. Thanks for the tip, BYC peeps!

 

[HighStreetCoop]

I would think so long as there's no odor, it's still working.

 

[aart]

When it starts to stink.

 

[WNCcluck]

Theoretically, PDZ can be washed and reused, though we've never tried that. We go with the "your nose knows" approach. We're big fans of PDZ

 

[CalgaryFarmer]

I wouldn't use it. See the material safety data sheet. If it was on a poop board and they do not peck around on it or walk on it and the coop is well ventilated then maybe it would not be a problem.

http://shop.2farm.com/pdf/msds/A0001050.pdf

 

[Eggcessive]

I used it in my large coop for one year, and I never changed it. I would buy a new bag or two every 10 days or so, and just add it to the top. It always smelled clean. After trying it, I found that my coop was too large, and I went back to pine shavings on the floor. I would recommend it for any smaller coops.