http://www.plamondon.com/b2evolution/blogs/blog4.php?disp=comments en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:01:10 +0000 Robert [Member] c234@http://www.plamondon.com/b2evolution/blogs/ Yes, the deep litter keeps the house a lot drier. I think this works for at least two reasons -- the heat of composting and the extra depth, which lets it handle a lot more moisture without being soggy on the top.<br /> <br /> If you shovel wet litter into the corner of the house, it's amazing how quickly this impromptu compost heap heats up, dries out, and becomes indistinguishable from litter that stayed dry the whole time. The same is true for litter that has become caked over with a layer of manure. Toss it in the corner, and in a few days it turns back into litter. So with almost no work, a nasty house can be turned into a nice one.<br /> <br /> Just another way that Mother Nature can do our heavy lifting for us if we pay attention.
If you shovel wet litter into the corner of the house, it's amazing how quickly this impromptu compost heap heats up, dries out, and becomes indistinguishable from litter that stayed dry the whole time. The same is true for litter that has become caked over with a layer of manure. Toss it in the corner, and in a few days it turns back into litter. So with almost no work, a nasty house can be turned into a nice one.

Just another way that Mother Nature can do our heavy lifting for us if we pay attention.]]> http://www.plamondon.com/b2evolution/blogs/blog4.php/2008/11/14/deep-litter-for-healthier-chickens#c234 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:11:48 +0000 Kelly [Visitor] c232@http://www.plamondon.com/b2evolution/blogs/ Don't forget that at least part of the reason deep litter and not removing it all is good is that the manure makes heat which helps keep the litter dry.<br /> <br /> This dryness might also contribute to controlling the coccidiosis. I use deep litter and have done many things not recommended and never had an outbreak, even when broody hens raise their chicks in the chicken house.<br /> <br /> Great information by the way.
This dryness might also contribute to controlling the coccidiosis. I use deep litter and have done many things not recommended and never had an outbreak, even when broody hens raise their chicks in the chicken house.

Great information by the way.]]> http://www.plamondon.com/b2evolution/blogs/blog4.php/2008/11/14/deep-litter-for-healthier-chickens#c232