Me: new to chickens - ?deep litter gurus? I need advice

[HeidiPDX]

Hello, I am a new chicken person in Portland, OR with three 8 wk old chickens (an Ameraucana, Welsummer, and Blue laced Red Wyandotte). I am building the 9x5 "garden coop" (http://www.thegardencoop.com) with hardwire walls and top and a polycarbonate roof above and setting it on a 2' concrete paver foundation (Holland pavers for floor and manor block walls). Is 2' a good depth for my deep litter foundation? Any links or tips on what to fill it with? Anything here problematic sounding? Crew is just digging the hole for foundation now.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and Welcome to BackYard Chickens! So glad you decided to join! Make yourself at home here.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC! Have you searched the coop forum for threads about DLM?

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[N F C]

Hello, hope the coop build goes well! I've never used the DLM so will leave that for others to comment on, but make yourself at home here and always feel free to ask questions.

 

[HeidiPDX]

Welcome to BYC! Have you searched the coop forum for threads about DLM?

I'm searching. I found one thread and read it and looking for more. Thank you!

 

[casportpony]

I'm searching. I found one thread and read it and looking for more. Thank you!

@aart spends a lot of time in that forum, maybe she can help you too.

 

[aart]

Is 2' a good depth for my deep litter foundation? Any links or tips on what to fill it with? Anything here problematic sounding?

Should probably post some pics of coop in a new thread the management forum for advice on Deep Litter.

Oh and ... Welcome to BYC! @HeidiPDX
Would also help to know......
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
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[HeidiPDX]

Should probably post some pics of coop in a new thread the management forum for advice on Deep Litter.

Oh and ... Welcome to BYC! @HeidiPDX
Would also help to know......
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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[HeidiPDX]

Thank you, doing your suggestions now!