New chicken tractor, opinions needed! (4 pics) Ventilation, etc.

[justcelia]

Pat's post is what made me realize how much they really need. I don't want to skimp!
Ya'll have so much knowledge! I am so happy to have found you!!!

Celia

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

I've read on here that only the "non-food grade" DE is harmful to lungs, not the Codex Food Grade stuff. You might want to check.

 

[Judy]

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It's a fine particle with tiny sharp edges. It's only logical that it is not good to inhale it. Granted, non food grade is much worse, full of silica, but there is nothing "completely safe" about the food grade form. And yes, I use it, very sparingly.

 

[justcelia]

On my last post, I ment how much ventilation they needed. Sorry.
Celia

 

[Judy]

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I got this; we probably all did. We just got sidetracked on DE because of the visible amounts in there. Not unusual on these threads to get off on another tangent entirely.

 

[justcelia]

I am very easily sidetracked. I also think I am typing what I'm thinking but words dissapear before thay can get on the post! LOL!
I really do appreciate all the help.
I think I will take off the wood that is partally blocking the end under the eaves. If anything blows in or the girls are too cold, I can always put it back up.
Or I could put a small overhang over all the top vents. I could bend some metal flashing into an awning of sorts.
And I may be done with the DE. Sound a bit more scarry than I realised!

Celia
(with lots to learn!)