Sometimes it's a no just for Roos - the city of Albany allows hens but not roosters, out in the boonies where we are, anything goes, but the next village over recently passed ordinances against both chickens and goats. (Although they are still OK in the town)
I used straw after I cleaned my coop out. I guess straw and hay is a no no collects mold I have read,. But I also added about four inches of dry sawdust on top, I let them stir it up. My coop stays dry, guess I'm lucky. Wet and muddy everywhere else on my property. I also read DE isn't all that it is cracked up to be on chicken chick look it up
Never used it before, and now don't plan to. But I might use it in my garden as a slug preventive.
I used straw after I cleaned my coop out. I guess straw and hay is a no no collects mold I have read,. But I also added about four inches of dry sawdust on top, I let them stir it up. My coop stays dry, guess I'm lucky. Wet and muddy everywhere else on my property. I also read DE isn't all that it is cracked up to be on chicken chick look it up
Never used it before, and now don't plan to. But I might use it in my garden as a slug preventive.
Gramma - I have used chopped straw in my coop for the last 4 years with no problem. I think if the coop has enough air circulating and it doesn't get too hot, it's just fine. Same with DE. There are arguments for/against. I do dust my birds with as needed, but I will use insecticidal dust on week #1, DE week #2 etc. - I also sprinkle liberally in the coop. I haven't had but one bird noticeable lice so everyone got the same treatment, so I think as with all things it's ok as long as you don't overdo it.
