Chickaboo Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I keep my 2 chickens on bark chippings, which are replaced in their big monthly clean out. But they always stay on the same patch of ground, I am a bit concerned about the build up of bacteria etc. I've heard that they should rotate different patches of ground, but this isn't possible in my garden. Is this ok, what do other people do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 try some GARDEN lime on top of the soil when you s"Ooops, word censored!"e the chippings out. It sweetens the soil. I sprinkle it in the run every few weeks, water it in, then put more aubiose on top. (make sure it is garden lime, as the other lime is caustic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 try some GARDEN lime on top of the soil when you s"Ooops, word censored!"e the chippings out. It sweetens the soil. I do this. It works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Hi I keep my run in the same place - the girls turn it over so much that I doubt anything has time to fester! I do remeove the top layer every 8-12 weeks and replenish to keep it fresh. Hope this helps AMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Me too. In addition to lime, I also sprinkle some Staolsan on the soil to kill off any nasties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Probably a stupid question but do you buy garden lime from a garden centre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Barbara Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 We use Stalosan too - works lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Yes you can buy garden lime from a garden centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Thanks. I have now bought a packet of garden lime but it says on the box to keep away from pets. Should I shut the hens in while I sprinkle it on or does it mean just don't give it to them to eat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Where do you get Stalosan from a garden centre ? I think i'm also going to buy some garden lime, thanks for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
