Stinkin' chickens? What do you do for the smell?

[Jennie5193]

We have been keeping straw in the run for the chickens to scratch and walk on. The inside of the coop is a mixture of pine shavings and oak leaves. I'd like to hear how other people keep their chickens from stinking and bothering the neighbors.

I did have a neighbor come over the other day and comment that they weren't near as nasty and stinky as she thought they'd be!

 

[dave_Cash69]

DE

 

[mom2fourbebes]

I ditto that DE is the way to go...and I don't sprinkle a lot..a little goes a long way...and no smell...I love it and so does my nose!

 

[Jennie5193]

I'm feeling very ignorant right now. What is DE and where can I get it? Thanks!

 

[Rufflemyfeathers]

Diatomaceous Earth need to be the food Grade though... I use it and got mine from this site..I ordered a 50 pound bag of it and love it...

http://www.earthworkshealth.com

 

[morelcabin]

Pat's ventelation ideas worked very well for me.

 

[GopherBoyFarms]

here is a current thread on deep litter method....might be helpful

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=137155