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  1. patandchickens

    deep litter method for warmth

    I know people who haven't seen it successfully working can be skeptical, and it doesn't work in *all* situations, but honest, you really CAN have a good built-up litter pack WITHOUT ammonia or humidity problems. The microbes in the litter take care of excess nitrogen issues, and appropriate...
  2. patandchickens

    deep litter method for warmth

    If you're *trying* to get some composting going on, you want to leave the litter in place for as long as possible (til problems become noticeable), just fluff it up periodically so it doesn't get too packed down and add a bit of fresh stuff on top as needed. I would not suggest mixing the new...
  3. patandchickens

    deep litter method for warmth

    How much difference you get in coop temp. depends TOTALLY on your coop size, insulation, ceiling height, how much ventilation is open, and how mcuh composting you have going on. If you have a large amount of litter (like a foot or more, and it's pretty pooey, and not too dry) and it is already...
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