waterlogged run

[OKbirdwatcher]

We've had heavy rain here and more to come.

About half of the girls' run is muddy.

Do these conditions create any kind of disease risk? DH doesn't think it's a problem.

 

[JennsPeeps]

It will make them uphappy & uncomfortable. Diseases are possible with standing water and fecal matter. Put some milk crates and other things in there for them to get up off the ground. Chickens dislike being wet.

 

[CMV]

A tarp over part of the run with a thick layer of wood shavings under it works well. I also use wooden pallets tossed around. They are cheap, easy to come by and can be reused for multiple purposes.

My chickens are princesses and HATE getting their feet wet.

 

[OKbirdwatcher]

Thanks JennsPeeps! and CMV. That's what I thought, but then I'm a newbie.

Now to convince DH...