Comments on: Why The Deep Litter Method Is Healthier For You And Your Flock

By: Tiffany Montierth

Tiffany Montierth — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 02:15:21 +0000

Thank you for this info, we were thinking of using sand due to a dirt floor in the coop. I saw on a different web site that straw is harmful in the coop that it can cause bumblefoot. Is this true?

We my husband and I are somewhat new to raising chickens and ducks. Thank you for the great info.
P.s. we live in the desert aka arizona

By: Nancy Mahan

Nancy Mahan — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 04:28:25 +0000

In reply to Claudine Cremer.

Great information for new chicken owners and a few tips for more experienced Chicken Tenders.
Didn’t know about subbing DE for Lime.
My girls love Lemon Balm for room/coop fresheners.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 17 May 2022 07:35:02 +0000

What about a dirt floor with no covering?

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 09 May 2022 19:34:18 +0000

I tried the deep litter method. Flies in the summer and wet in the summer. I used pine shavings. Window partly open in coop for ventilation except during snow storm. Any ideas or suggestions? I live in Nepal.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:01:26 +0000

I am interested in trying this method but am afraid it will be too nice for the rats. Do you know anything about this?

By: Donna Forney

Donna Forney — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 22:59:28 +0000

I put out pine/ cedar shavings this week. The hens layed a pile of eggs on the side of the house. I guess they didn’t like the the cedar shavings, the new smell. I scooped out the old to give them fresh bedding. They really fooled me, cause we found two eggs in the usual places. So when I found their egg stash, I concluded that was their response to fresh bedding.

By: Mark Ellis

Mark Ellis — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:47:14 +0000

In reply to Claudine Cremer. My coop is 12'X12" and I use pine shavings and use seven dust in corners and freshen up about every two weeks. This is a walk in coop with 8' walls so there is plenty of ventilation . My girls love there home. lol

By: LISA Moyer

LISA Moyer — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:51:53 +0000

In reply to Claudine Cremer. I live in Florida. Deep litter not so much. I find sand floor and hay in nesting box the best. I use basically kitty scoop method in the sand. Then use farm lime and fresh sand. In nesting boxes fresh hay. I clean manure pretty much every day. I use a mixture of Yellow listening, tea tree oil and peppermint oil to freshen up the coop and run. Nontoxic to animals diluted with water 1 part to 4 parts water and good mold and bacteria control as well as order.

By: McIntyre

McIntyre — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:28:54 +0000

Do you know if this would work for ducks too?

By: Lesa Sallmann

Lesa Sallmann — Mon, 17 May 2021 16:49:19 +0000

Have been keeping chickens for 31 years. Been doing deep litter method for 10. Wish I heard about it when I started!!! No heat lamp needed. WI winters can be brutal. Great compost for garden in soring;)