Pelletized Lyme for the Coop?

[GorhamFarm2011]

Well we swapped out our pine shavings for all new ones and we were told that placing a layer of pelletized lime before replacing the pine shavings would help absorb odors and prevent bugs. Is lime harmful to the chickens in any way?

 

[patandchickens]

No. OTOH I am real skeptical that pelletized lime, meant for soil amendment, is going to do anything much for smells or bugs, either (in a typically-managed coop anyhow).

Good luck, have fun,

Pat