Poop Boards

[aart]

Horse Fresh by Standlee

Hadn't heard of this before, more expensive than Sweet PDZ.

I use straight PDZ, <1/4" deep, sift it all daily.

Here's some posts about it, they're kind of old, but changes are noted.
...and the threads these posts are in has a ton of examples of poop boards.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...s-poop-pictures.621363/page-111#post-13179595
Updates:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...s-poop-pictures.621363/page-178#post-18966048

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/...ch-x-9-inch-mesh-drawer-organizer-silver.html

 

[wyochick10]

Hadn't heard of this before, more expensive than Sweet PDZ.

I prefer the sweet pdz but the Horse Fresh is actually about $2 cheaper at my local Bomgaars. I get the sweet pdz when it’s on sale at TSC for $9.99

 

[CKfarm22]

I've tried sand. I know it works great for some folks. I find it a bit dusty for me, and it doesn't temper the ammonia quite as well as PDZ, but it's definitely a good option.

How far are you roosts from the poop boards?

 

[Aunt Angus]

How far are you roosts from the poop boards?

Mine are low because I have big girls who have hurt their feet. Only 9 inches.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Sweet PDZ, low dust & kills any odor ... Love it.

 

[Devorah]

I HIGHLY recommend it. Takes me just a few minutes to scoop out 30 sq ft of poop board.

What do you do with the scooped poop?

 

[Sally PB]

What do you do with the scooped poop?

Compost pile. It's "hot," ie, a good source of potent nitrogen, so don't put it directly on the garden until it breaks down. That can take 6-10 months, for cold composting, or just a few weeks with a hot method. Since it has so much nitrogen, it can compost a lot of carbon, which for me is lots and lots of leaves.

 

[Devorah]

Compost pile. It's "hot," ie, a good source of potent nitrogen, so don't put it directly on the garden until it breaks down. That can take 6-10 months, for cold composting, or just a few weeks with a hot method. Since it has so much nitrogen, it can compost a lot of carbon, which for me is lots and lots of leaves.

Thanks! That’s good info. Do you happen to know the ratio of carbon to nitrogen?

 

[Sally PB]

Thanks! That’s good info. Do you happen to know the ratio of carbon to nitrogen?

The "ideal" is 30:1, carbon to nitrogen. Which means it won't take too much poop to break down leaves, pine shavings, etc.

BUT! it can go very slowly, if just left in a pile. Look up this:
https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/diy-instructions/hot-compost-composting-in-18-days/

The caveat is it's a lot more physical labor. You need to turn the pile about every other day. One extra benefit, though, is the arm muscles you get doing this!

 

[Devorah]

The "ideal" is 30:1, carbon to nitrogen. Which means it won't take too much poop to break down leaves, pine shavings, etc.

BUT! it can go very slowly, if just left in a pile. Look up this:
https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/diy-instructions/hot-compost-composting-in-18-days/

The caveat is it's a lot more physical labor. You need to turn the pile about every other day. One extra benefit, though, is the arm muscles you get doing this!

Thank you! Not to be dense … but referring to “pile,” you mean the coop bedding, correct?