charliechick Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi guys I keep my run in a fixed place and just at the front it gets abit wet and mushy and even tho i rake it out twice a week i still can't get rid of the mushy wet earth etc. its only near the door and the rest is nice and dry. I use dust free bedding called Med Bedz a type of horse bedding. I was wondering if I could sprinkle any powder at the front to help any bacteria build up etc Charliechick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I remove my run every 6 weeks or so and remove the top layer and any soggy bits. I then sprinkle down Stalosan F and garden lime. That should help with sogginess and nasties . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I took the lazy option in the last 10 days or so, and just chucked garden lime down - has dried out a treat. I didnt bother to dig it in or anything, because the ingredients are basically ground down limestone so didnt think it would harm the chooks and it hasnt. today I also chucked some diatom down, because they liked the drier earth so much they are now dustbathing inside the run (instead of the remaining wet 12sqm they have inside the elec.fence!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechick Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 thanks Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody here I bought some Stalosan and it has worked a treat! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Glad to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 On the subject of Stalosan F. If you put it in the woodchip is it safe for the chickens to peck at. I also throw food down on woodchip veg and corn etc.,? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I'm fairly sure it's OK. This is what is says on the website: Non-toxic and suitable for use with all livestock. Apply to litter, bedding areas and around feeders / drinkers. It implies it's safe to put down around their food supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Cheers, you are good. Just found a supplier pretty near. They are not smelling or anything, just want to be prepared. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Stalosan F is fab stuff, but I reckon your chances of getting the run base "bacteria free" are non existent. It will certainly help dry things out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
