Sorry...DLM question!

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! I've been reading and rereading about the DLM and how to start, but I'm not sure if I'm set up quite right. Is it possible to do it just under the roost or does the whole coop need to be six inches deep? My chickens spend most of their time outside, weather permitting, so the majority of the poop is under the roosts. I know everyone else is probably that way, but I usually clean under the roost a couple of times before I clean the whole coop. Can I try and keep a thick layer there but ease it out in the rest of the coop?

The other question I can't seem to find an answer to is a lot of the people who use this method seem to have poop boards. Isn't that the point of using DL, to not have to clean as much? Does it slow composition down if you don't have as many droppings? What is the purpose?

I know there is something that I'm not getting...Any help in this area would be much appreciated. Even links to get me to the answers. You guys are so awesome and helpful!

P.S. Thanks @aart !

 

[aart]

P.S. Thanks @aart !

I thought you were going to start a thread in the website issues forum to ask about accessing links?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-before-purchase.1221221/page-4#post-19552045

 

[Meg-in-MT]

I thought you were going to start a thread in the website issues forum to ask about accessing links?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-before-purchase.1221221/page-4#post-19552045

Oh sorry, I guess I should've been more clear. I'm just trying to figure out some things on DLM. As far as the links go, I've only had problems with yours. I haven't got a clue why...probably because I really want to read them? Haha. I'm not exactly computer savvy, so that doesn't help matters.

 

[aart]

Only my links don't work for you?
None of these 4 work?

Here's a great description of contents and how to manage organic 'bedding' in a run or coop...and there's a great video of what it looks like.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1037998/muddy-run-help-please#post_16017992

TalkALittle's post on DB vs DL: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1075545/can-i-do-deep-litter-method-with-this-coop#post_16440037

https://www.backyardchickens.com/gallery/albums/runs.7427859/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/disposing-of-old-shavings.1201566/page-2#post-19035555

Anyone else having trouble using these links?

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Only my links don't work for you?
None of these 4 work?

Here's a great description of contents and how to manage organic 'bedding' in a run or coop...and there's a great video of what it looks like.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1037998/muddy-run-help-please#post_16017992

TalkALittle's post on DB vs DL: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1075545/can-i-do-deep-litter-method-with-this-coop#post_16440037

https://www.backyardchickens.com/gallery/albums/runs.7427859/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/disposing-of-old-shavings.1201566/page-2#post-19035555

Anyone else having trouble using these links?

The first two don't. Those are the ones I've seen on the other threads that I couldn't open either. I can get to the other two no problem. Thank you for your post and I'll check out the last two links!

 

[aart]

The first two don't. Those are the ones I've seen on the other threads that I couldn't open either. I can get to the other two no problem. Thank you for your post and I'll check out the last two links!

Does this one work:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/link-check-please.1221510/

 

[jthornton]

Anyone else having trouble using these links?

Nope they all work for me, could be the device on the other end if it is a phone or such it might be cutting off the second lines.

JT

 

[igorsMistress]

I have a poop board but taking it out because I hate it.

The rules of dlm are basic, how you apply them is up to you. What works for you might not for me, but your way isn't wrong it's just how you want to do it.

 

[Kusanar]

Only my links don't work for you?
None of these 4 work?

Here's a great description of contents and how to manage organic 'bedding' in a run or coop...and there's a great video of what it looks like.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1037998/muddy-run-help-please#post_16017992

TalkALittle's post on DB vs DL: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1075545/can-i-do-deep-litter-method-with-this-coop#post_16440037

https://www.backyardchickens.com/gallery/albums/runs.7427859/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/disposing-of-old-shavings.1201566/page-2#post-19035555

Anyone else having trouble using these links?

All 4 work for me. Let me try something.

 

[Kusanar]

The first two don't. Those are the ones I've seen on the other threads that I couldn't open either. I can get to the other two no problem. Thank you for your post and I'll check out the last two links!

I pasted these in without linking to them. Try copying the links and putting them in your browser.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/muddy-run-help-please.1037998/#post-16017992

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-method-with-this-coop.1075545/#post-16440037

Edit: Darn it, they linked....