Muddy Run

[KindVonDerMond]

We live in a rather rainy area of the United states, and water tends to stay for a couple days after it rains. We were planning on adding soil to raise the area so water doesn't collect there. Any suggestions on soil type or irrigation systems?

 

[LittleCheepers]

We used sand first, then wood mulch. The water seems to drain and it doesn’t stay wet very long. Also, doesn’t smell at all. We don’t need to do anything to it except replace it when it begins to decompose into the soil.

 

[hillbilly91]

We live in a rather rainy area of the United states, and water tends to stay for a couple days after it rains. We were planning on adding soil to raise the area so water doesn't collect there. Any suggestions on soil type or irrigation systems?View attachment 1633935

I use undyed mulch, double or triple ground. About 6 you 12inches works great to keep the ground they walk on dry and allow water to pass under

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Tru deep litter method (layers of a variety of sizes and materials) works wonders for wetness and odor....best part being it's as close to no works as you can get, the birds do 99% of the work of maintaining it. There are some great threads and posts on it....just be sure those you are reading are not confusing the method with deep bedding (using one material, usually shavings, layered up and then stripped)...that, in a run like yours, will just be a bigger, smaller mess

 

[hillbilly91]

Tru deep litter method (layers of a variety of sizes and materials) works wonders for wetness and odor....best part being it's as close to no works as you can get, the birds do 99% of the work of maintaining it. There are some great threads and posts on it....just be sure those you are reading are not confusing the method with deep bedding (using one material, usually shavings, layered up and then stripped)...that, in a run like yours, will just be a bigger, smaller mess

I only use mulch and I have no issue

 

[BullChick]

Look up a few landscaping supply yards. Find the best price (it’s not going to break you regardless), and order gravel. Pea gravel, crushed limestone... it’s great grit for the flock too!

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I only use mulch and I have no issue

As you'll note I went on to explain that the main culprit of this particular issue is when people think using pine shavings that are intended for animal bedding as deep litter in a wet muddy run is for you end up with a stinky wet mess. Mulch actually is various pieces both in size and material, by the nature of what it is and how it's produced

 

[hillbilly91]

As you'll note I went on to explain that the main culprit of this particular issue is when people think using pine shavings that are intended for animal bedding as deep litter in a wet muddy run is for you end up with a stinky wet mess. Mulch actually is various pieces both in size and material, by the nature of what it is and how it's produced

I understand that, i was just clarifying for other because it was worded a little funny

 

[KindVonDerMond]

I use undyed mulch, double or triple ground. About 6 you 12inches works great to keep the ground they walk on dry and allow water to pass under

Thank you! Is there a certain wood you would (or wouldn't) suggest?

 

[KindVonDerMond]

Look up a few landscaping supply yards. Find the best price (it’s not going to break you regardless), and order gravel. Pea gravel, crushed limestone... it’s great grit for the flock too!

I hadn't thought about gravel! I was worried it might not be the most comfortable solution, especially for the whole run. But if it doubles for as well then it's a much more attractive solution.