I use aspen nesting pads, replacing when they get dirty. Herbs in the boxes make it smell nice, at least for a human nose.
I use pine shavings in the coop. I scoop daily, and replace completely every year or so. I do add when it gets low. I also mix in some Sweet PDZ to control odor when the...
My dream is to have at least 100 acres in maybe VA or WV, far from civilization. I would love a nice flock of chickens who can roam where they please, and a horse for myself.
I'm kind of a hermit wannabe.
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