debbie26pet Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 ive found as the weather was bad the coop was awful to clean out the chickens poos prob mix of pellets as well, were very sloppy and i couldnt s"Ooops, word censored!"e it up was like a slop, so had to brush and wash all the flags down, there run is all flagged. but why usually not that bad is it because ive fed them something they not agreed with they had cereal this morning what was left of the kids breakfast?? dreading tomorrow state if liek today them poor chickens i let them free range a soggy garden, so i could clean run i do it every day. oh any advice as im really cross with myself and the chickens were in the muck. i let them have the run of coop as well last night as they wasnt for going to bed last night ive looked and one of the rhodes is bk out in the coop agai, had gone to bed but is it best i shut them up as weather is awful windy and raining. got another run coming tomorrow as well to make the one bigger i got the will have a bigger run will this help yes tell me im soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toesonthenose Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 i have been told that bokashi bran is good for tummy upsets and makes their poo smell better too, google is and check it out, alot of people swear by it ,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 is it somethin i done wrong or given? ive been givin them poultry spice, and limestone powder, in food have i done it to much, also some cider vinger in water ? any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hi Debbie, What bedding have you got on top of the flags? Hemcore/aubiose will soak up poo. Have you got a cover over the run to keep it dry? I bought a rubber broom to get the poo off my patio and it is quite good, it's got a squeegy on one side so good for runny stuff too! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 i ahve nothing on my flags, they have a roof covering but been so windy today it going through sides, do u think i should put something on the flags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Debbie, I think you really need something on the flags in their run (am I right you don't have anything inside the run?). They really need something to dig about in and also something to dustbathe in if they're not freeranging a lot. You can use a washing up bowl or a cat litter tray in their run. You can use * hemcore * or * aubiose * - both more or less the same product, it just depends what suppliers near you stock. Both will absorb the poos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Sorry debbie....I can't quite fathom out what it is you are asking. I'm guessing that 1. You hens are a bit squitty. and 2. Yo are asking about covering the flags with bedding. Bokashi Bran works wonders for sloppy poos. You can get it in the Omlet shop. Aubiose is wonderful for absorbing poo in the run. A bale costs around £7 and lasts a good while. Sprinkle it a couple of inches deep. You will have to put a cover oner the top of the run to prevent the rain soaking it though. An old shower curtain will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 An old shower curtain will be fine. Excuse me, I don't think so . Corrugated plastic sheets from B&Q are what is really required . Sorry, ignore me, one bottle of wine & I can't shut up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 You are a hoot when you are sloshed ANH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Sorry, ignore me, one bottle of wine & I can't shut up One bottle of wine and I wouldn't be able to stand up, let alone type straight! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 You are a hoot when you are sloshed ANH. Has this happened before? . I'm totally mortificated now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 You are a hoot when you are sloshed ANH. Actually, on reflection, I think you must mean Snowy - I never drink . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Oh...of course.....I must be mixing you up with two other people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Or three (hic!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
