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so, totally off topic (but actually about chickens, for once!)

what do y'all use (if anything) for the ground cover/bedding of your runs? cuz mine are getting soggy, muddy, and frigging stinky! i just have dirt, which at one time had a few bags of sand mixed in. now it's this fetid poopy slush, ughh.

survey says?!
 
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so, totally off topic (but actually about chickens, for once!)

what do y'all use (if anything) for the ground cover/bedding of your runs? cuz mine are getting soggy, muddy, and frigging stinky! i just have dirt, which at one time had a few bags of sand mixed in. now it's this fetid poopy slush, ughh.

survey says?!
Right now, lots of leaves. I also plan to dump the shavings from the coop in there. It helps that i have about half the run covered with metal roof. Makes a huge difference!
 
so, totally off topic (but actually about chickens, for once!)

what do y'all use (if anything) for the ground cover/bedding of your runs? cuz mine are getting soggy, muddy, and frigging stinky! i just have dirt, which at one time had a few bags of sand mixed in. now it's this fetid poopy slush, ughh.

survey says?!

Mulched leaves, wood shavings, sawdust
 
OMIGOD PBM!! Well it is what it is I suppose.
:eek::th:barnie:he:idunno I think that covers the immediate feelings upon realizing it.

Puppy pics from the crazy hour lol.

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Yes there was a ball involved.

My runs get some grass hay and if really wet I lay pallets down for the girls. The hay really helps.

ETA. That dog house is 4x6 and 5' at the top.
 
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I finally rolled out of bed. I’ve had a sore throat since last night so tried something awful this morning. I gargled with warm salt water then (yikes) squirted it up my nose! Like a forced nettie pot. Blew my nose really hard and oh gross... I don’t do snot.
Then I wrapped gifts and my “Austrian” Cattle Dog and I went out for some peaceful picture taking.
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Good morning all.
Merry Christmas Eve.

When I get up in the morning I like to be quiet for a little while. Not long. But I need a half hour until my brain is ready for action and my tongue is ready for flapping. :confused:

I go through the morning motions feeding pets, tending chickens, making coffee, reading headlines, jotting down thoughts, and settling down to write, all with little conversation. :cafI'm not grumpy. I'm just not ready to talk a bunch yet.
My pets get this.
They don't talk much either in the morning.

DH is the opposite. He's like a little kid. He turns on the tv loud, and starts talking.
Talking talking talking.
:duc:duc:duc:duc:duc:duc:ducRunning commentary on everything on the television. Pause, chatter, TV, Pause, chatter. TV.
Love him dearly :love but he's gonna have to cut this out
:smack

@Suzi18 Those cookies are gorgeous, Are they cranberries or cherries?

@TexasSam !
I love @rjohns39 suggestion about the electrolytes and think it's a great idea.
Do you have any?
They're cherries. It's a new recipe and they are delicious.
 
Good morning all.
Merry Christmas Eve.

When I get up in the morning I like to be quiet for a little while. Not long. But I need a half hour until my brain is ready for action and my tongue is ready for flapping. :confused:

I go through the morning motions feeding pets, tending chickens, making coffee, reading headlines, jotting down thoughts, and settling down to write, all with little conversation. :cafI'm not grumpy. I'm just not ready to talk a bunch yet.
My pets get this.
They don't talk much either in the morning.

DH is the opposite. He's like a little kid. He turns on the tv loud, and starts talking.
Talking talking talking.
:duc:duc:duc:duc:duc:duc:ducRunning commentary on everything on the television. Pause, chatter, TV, Pause, chatter. TV.
Love him dearly :love but he's gonna have to cut this out
:smack

@Suzi18 Those cookies are gorgeous, Are they cranberries or cherries?

@TexasSam !
I love @rjohns39 suggestion about the electrolytes and think it's a great idea.
Do you have any?
I am totally the same about getting up . I need at least an hour and hubby knows to not mess with me when i first get up.
 

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