Poop

[krcote]

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I was going to say tractoring them will pretty much eliminate that problem.. I personally would not raise that many birds in a stationary coop..jmo

This. I feel like keeping up with with poop would be nearly impossible.

 

[Judy]

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It's tricky, certainly. I'd probably fasten a wire apron to the tractor, perhaps 18" wide, then fasten it to the ground after each move with some sort of staple contraption, maybe something homemade out of wire coat hangers. Clumsy, and will need to be addressed for moves, though. There should be some good ideas in the Coop and Run forum. I've only read some about tractors, never owned one. They do seem to be a great solution to the Cornish X poop problem, though.

 

[hamilton3475]

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It's tricky, certainly. I'd probably fasten a wire apron to the tractor, perhaps 18" wide, then fasten it to the ground after each move with some sort of staple contraption, maybe something homemade out of wire coat hangers. Clumsy, and will need to be addressed for moves, though. There should be some good ideas in the Coop and Run forum. I've only read some about tractors, never owned one. They do seem to be a great solution to the Cornish X poop problem, though.

Yes, I see. If you could fashion something to lay on the ground. The predator would naturally try do dig up against the tractor and would be standing on the wire. This would work great. Thanks

 

[imanewbie]

ok, i am just thinking about getting chickens, but what do you do with the leafs? I have a huge amount of them and it would be great if I could use them for something! Thanks for you help!

 

[SowdersHomestead]

ok, i am just thinking about getting chickens, but what do you do with the leafs? I have a huge amount of them and it would be great if I could use them for something! Thanks for you help!

We are using shredded leaves this year as bedding for our meaties. 1,000 time better. First, its free. Second, it smells quite different. Almost pleasant. Third, since they poop so much they compact it into the leaves to make a solid floor. I'll never buy pine chips again. Last year the cost of bedding added $2 to the cost of each bird.

Good luck

 

[Swampfarmer]

I use a large roll of hay. It costs $40.00. I raise batches of #100 birds at a cost of 40 cent per bird.

Ralph

 

[Erica]

I've found predators are more wary about digging under something if it's in a new position regularly. But they may still try, so here's what I do:

I lay a skirt of mesh (about 30cm wide and cut into long strips) under each edge of the tractor, and peg the tractor to the ground through it.
That way preds can't dig under.

When the tractor gets moved, pull up the pegs, move the tractor, then lay the strips around the perimeter again.

best wishes
Erica

 

[farmer9989]

I'm sorry for not replying sooner ,I shred the leafs with a baggier mower. and also my grass
It all goes to the coop
chickens love it and it makes some real good compost.