Sazzle Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I'm really struggling with a smelly run. I've got a 3m go run It's on the grass (it was grass) with shingle and a bit of sharp sand. Since they had to be kept in I've not been able to jet wash weekly as a did. Anyway it's all now built up. Have jet washed it a couple of times since ban lifted and have used the stalosan weekly throughout he ban but it's really pongy. Any suggestions please? I don't have loads of spare cash to chuck at it. I love having the girls but won't be able to continue if I can't get it under control because we have open linked gardens with my neighbours. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I think your going to have to get rid of the base that you have and start again. Maybe put down some paving slabs to make cleaning more easy. Mine are on dirt. It doesn't seem to be a problem it doesn't get very wet though, which probably helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzle Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thank you. Just paving slabs or anything on top too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Yes you can put straw or easibed/chick on top, or something similar on top. The girls will like s"Ooops, word censored!"ing around in it. I find straw stays in the run better and is cheaper if you can buy it by the bale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hardwood chip on paving slabs has worked brilliantly for me. The run is covered but open at the sides, so it gets wet but never muddy. Needs replacing now but that'll only be the second time in nearly 18 months. I do 'poo pick' most days though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hardwood chip on paving slabs has worked brilliantly for me. The run is covered but open at the sides, so it gets wet but never muddy. Needs replacing now but that'll only be the second time in nearly 18 months. I do 'poo pick' most days though. They work brilliantly for me too thanks to mullethunter who suggested them I have only had hard wood wood chips for about a month but they do a very good job and keep my pekins feet a lot cleaner. They were quite expensive - 10 bags for £90 but will last for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzle Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Well my Monday has been spent re siting the run onto some paving and then I've put a full bag of easichick on the floor. A local farm supplier has it for £8.50 for 20kg so I want crazy and bought 3 bags. Just in case. So far so good. The girls love it but they've left their mark all over it already. That's gratitude. Thanks for all your replies/advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Mine are slabbed, with a mix of Aubiose and Easichick in the run.... absolutely perfect, and easy to keep clean. Rake some Ground Sanitising Powder through it each week, and replace when it looks manky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Good move Sazsle - I think you'll be really pleased you've done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzle Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Mine are slabbed, with a mix of Aubiose and Easichick in the run.... absolutely perfect, and easy to keep clean. Rake some Ground Sanitising Powder through it each week, and replace when it looks manky. Thanks. Do you poo pick too? Gawd knows how I will but if I have then I'll have to cobble a long reach poo picking tool together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzle Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Good move Sazsle - I think you'll be really pleased you've done it I am already. It just looks so much better. And the chooks are having a great time scratching around in it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Mine are slabbed, with a mix of Aubiose and Easichick in the run.... absolutely perfect, and easy to keep clean. Rake some Ground Sanitising Powder through it each week, and replace when it looks manky. Thanks. Do you poo pick too? Gawd knows how I will but if I have then I'll have to cobble a long reach poo picking tool together. Never, there's no need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridieLou Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Mine were moved into the summer house for the bird flu, and I put a big mag of wood shavings and straw down for them. I've found it such a relief to be able to keep them dry the whole time that i won't be moving them back to the garden i don't think. They're FRing now, but I think the new home is the summer house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
