I CAN'T REMEMBER...OH WAIT, IT'S PELLETS

[Chickaroo!]

There was a thread on here recently about some sort of pellets that are used in horse stalls and they can also be used in chicken coops. Can anyone remember what they were called?

Okay, I was at SS today and I remembered what it was....pellets for horse stalls! Can these be used in a chicken coop? If so, has anyone used them and how effective are they compared to pine shavings?

 

[keljonma]

Do you mean something like bedding or odor absorber?

Is this what you are looking for?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=80359


Or is this?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=77755

 

[bmarshgu]

Stall-Dry?

 

[Chickaroo!]

It was something that someone else considered using becuase I caused less dust. The reason I'm asking is that the vet thinks my RIR may have asthma. She was getting better when I had her in the house for 3 wks. She's been outside for about 1 wk and I can hear her breathing getting gurgly again.

 

[keljonma]

Chickaroo! Did you check to see if either the discussions I linked for you were of any help? We don't use Stall Dri, but there does seem to be a difference of opinion pro and con here at BYC. I think giving a copy of the ingredients to your vet would be the thing to do.

 

[Homegroanacres]

I just use the cheapest wood pellet stove brand
I can find, works fine for chicks too but in time
it breaks down into dust also....

 

[keljonma]

Quote:
I would check to make sure they aren't treated. We were going to purchase some and the label said they were treated, so we didn't purchase them.

 

[Homegroanacres]

Quote:
I would check to make sure they are treated. We were going to purchase some and the label said they were treated, so we didn't purchase them.

Good thought