Sweet PDZ?

[honeyb]

what is Sweet PDZ? is it safe to use in coops?

 

[FirewifeJess]

Sweet PDZ is a horse stall refresher that, in gravel form, resembles cat litter but it smells better. It's 100% safe for use with chickens (I use it!). I have a poop shelf under my roosts in the coop and it's filled with Sweet PDZ. I scoop it every few days with a cat litter scoop and it keeps allllll that crazy night poop out of the coop and off the floor. It's a very clean way of doing things and I have yet to replace or add to my shavings in the coop in 21 weeks of them living there. PM me if you want more info or have questions.

 

[Sallysec]

Where do you purchase it? How often do you change it? How much is it a package?

thanks !

 

[FirewifeJess]

I just bought a 50lb bag at the local feed store in the horse section. I don't ever change it, just scoop it. I might need to add more in a year or so, but I started off with 2 bags of it on the shelf and it still looks the same! Don't remember what I paid but it's worth it, there's NO stink and NO poop in my coop!

 

[LaPetiteFarmer]

I paid mine between $13 and $15 (depending of the feed store) but i live in So Cal so the price might be different where you live. I love that stuff!!! I mix it with a little of DE and add it under the roosts (in the pooping board). Everyday, I just have to spend 10 minutes to scoop, it's so easy and the coop doesn't smell at all!

 

[honeyb]

thanks for all your help. what is de?

 

[LaPetiteFarmer]

Here is a nice informative description:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/food-grade-de-diatomaceous-earth

 

[DiggstownChicks]

Do you buy the granular or powder form???

Thanks!!

 

[FirewifeJess]

Do you buy the granular or powder form???

Thanks!!

I buy granular; the powder resembles DE which is too fine IMO for chickens; they breathe it in

 

[kreagerm]

For everyone not using a poop board with sweet PDZ, you should really try it. You will be amazed about the amount of waste you save and the coop will smell nice a fresh. I also use the granular form with a little play sand mixed in, works great.