So, my run stinks. literally.

[The WinterWolf]

My chicken run smells bad, and some of my birds are escaping. i clipped all of their wings, and they still escape. i am trying so hard to find hay or straw to put on the floor, but no luck. i feed them regular layer/seed and some kitchen scraps, and they find a bunch of other grasses and bugs. i have a plan to make them happier penned up, but it's not very budget friendly. I would like some ideas that cost less than 50$.

Now another way bigger problem.. My coop is designed for 5-7 hens, tops. i have 13 hens. i still have some time because 11 are small. Help. i need a budget-friendly solution

 

[RosemaryDuck]

My chicken run smells bad, and some of my birds are escaping. i clipped all of their wings, and they still escape. i am trying so hard to find hay or straw to put on the floor, but no luck. i feed them regular layer/seed and some kitchen scraps, and they find a bunch of other grasses and bugs. i have a plan to make them happier penned up, but it's not very budget friendly. I would like some ideas that cost less than 50$.

Now another way bigger problem.. My coop is designed for 5-7 hens, tops. i have 13 hens. i still have some time because 11 are small. Help. i need a budget-friendly solution

I'll tag some users who may have solutions for you. @sourland @azygous @Eggcessive

I hope this helps.

 

[HumbleAmerican]

Small chicken or big chicken sounds like they are cramped.

Tractor Supply has some coarse wood chips. You could start there and build up deep litter method.

As for escaping, take and post pictures. The smart ones around here can help better if they can wrap their minds around what hurdles you’re trying to overcome

 

[pennyJo1960]

Try to get ahold of of some palets first they can be gotten free most often

 

[The WinterWolf]

. i will look into all of these, but rehoming is a last resort

 

[TheCluckyClucker2]

Pictures. Always post pictures.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

It stinks mainly because they're starting to get cramped. When you say layer/seed, what is that? Layer pellets? Scratch? Mixed bags?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Need a lot more details, if not photos as well. Exact footprint of coop and of the run, and what bedding are you currently using in the run? Is it covered or uncovered? Where are you located/what is your climate ("places" while cheeky is not useful in this case)?

 

[TheCluckyClucker2]

Sell the hens. You can probably get a decent price. Or, find a cost efficient solution. Here is my coop, but is made for up to 6 bantam chickens so...

 

[The WinterWolf]

Pictures. Always post pictures.

i will post pictures tomorrow once it's light out