The 3 D's Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Hi all, I just wanted to know whats best to put on the chicken run floor as mine is so muddy at the moment. In the past i've tried bark chippings but i've heard there not that good for them and also hemcore but I havent been able to get this recently. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Wood chips are good and last long. You can also get them for free from tree surgeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Can you get Easibed? Very similar to Hemcore. Also, try sprinkling down Bio-dry or Stalosan F if you don't already. Helps to dry things up a little bit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Hardwood wood chips and clear tarpaulins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Sorry to crash your thread, but can I ask "cheeky chooky" did you put anything down before you put down your wood chip? As I may have to resort to placing my cube&run in one spot for the rest of the winter, as my lawn is really boggy and the grass is fairing badly!! Sorry again and thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 My WIRs are directly on the ground. I use Stalosan regularly but that's it. Completely covering the WIR with clear tarpaulins is the only way to keep the girls dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I had such an issue with mud, that I asked my local poultry farm what they would recommend, and the lovely lady there (Newland Poultry) suggested putting weed fabric down, with turf protector on top (so the chickens don't shred the weed fabric) and then woodchip on top. They have a page online which explains everything - http://www.newlandgrange.com/CHICKEN-RUN-MUD-MANAGEMENT(1720020).htm I have done this in the run and most of the FR area - leaving a big area for dust bathing. I let the rain rinse everything through, if there's no rain then the hose will do Hope this helps! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
