Paper Vs. Pine Shavings for DLM

[herefordlovinglady]

I am thinking about using the DLM for my new coop. It is an 8 x 12 building without a floor in it. It is on skids so it is movable if we desire.

I have access to pine shavings and paper from the shredder at work. Can I use both? or is it better to use just one?

Also, where is a good place to buy the food grade DE?

 

[boxermom]

My chickens are in a barn with a cement floor. I use both pine shavings and shredded paper, also deep litter method with DE. It isn't composting very well, but I just have to have a 2 year plan for my compost pile. The birds love it when I put new paper and shavings in the barn. I don't even spread it out. They do it for me. I also throw corn around for them every day, so they keep it stirred up.

 

[Ms~Silkie~Girl]

I would just use pine shavings.

~Trista~

 

[joebryant]

You can buy DE at one of these sites:

Jeff Straka
Pure Earth Technologies
Marietta, GA 30064-1557
Voice: 770.514.8910
Fax: 678.264.2255

Mid Georgia Farm Supply
Montezuma, GA
478-472-7847 [ask for Steve]

 

[herefordlovinglady]

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Thanks, I am happy to see them both in Georgia, maybe it will cut down on shipping....

 

[herefordlovinglady]

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I like the idea of letting the chicks spread it out, helps pay the rent.

Thanks, Robin

 

[bluebird]

I use the DLM with pine shavings and DE in my 8'x8' coop. I get my DE from:

www.earthworkshealth.com
2100 N Hgwy 81
Norfolk, NE 68702-0613