- Nov 2, 2009
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So I need some help with the final touch to my duck run. What should I put on the ground ??
I live in the city ,so it has to keep smell ,mess ,and flys down as much as possible.
I've been think a bottom layer (2" or so thick) of large river rock or something ,to allow for good drainage. Then a 2" layer of pea gravel.
I was also thinking of perhaps planting a few low plants/bushes in the run.
My plan is to add Stall Dry or Sweet PDZ as a bottom layer inthe duck house ,with shavings on top. In the run ,I will sprinkle it on top of the gravel in the run ??
Is there anything I can do to make them smell ,mess and flys down to an absolute minimum ??
They ducks are two muscovies ,if it helps
Edit : I was also thinking of planting Tansy ,Thyme ,Basil and Chamomile ,along with perhaps marygolds around the run ,to keep away flies.
I live in the city ,so it has to keep smell ,mess ,and flys down as much as possible.
I've been think a bottom layer (2" or so thick) of large river rock or something ,to allow for good drainage. Then a 2" layer of pea gravel.
I was also thinking of perhaps planting a few low plants/bushes in the run.
My plan is to add Stall Dry or Sweet PDZ as a bottom layer inthe duck house ,with shavings on top. In the run ,I will sprinkle it on top of the gravel in the run ??
Is there anything I can do to make them smell ,mess and flys down to an absolute minimum ??
They ducks are two muscovies ,if it helps

Edit : I was also thinking of planting Tansy ,Thyme ,Basil and Chamomile ,along with perhaps marygolds around the run ,to keep away flies.
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