Monty14 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Hi Over the last few years my garden has flooded more each with winter (clay soil) which I've attempted to aerate. This Spring we intend to dig a soakaway but in the meantime my girls are wading through mud and pools of water that is halfway up their legs. The grass has disappeared and the mud has an odd green sheen in places. Is there anything nasty that could be lurking in this mess? They all appear healthy and good appetites but it just seems so grim for them. Cheers Monty Camilla Demelza Edna Flavia Belle Sylva Hendley Princess Layer Hen Solo Chickbacca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Whatever is lurking in the mud, it is definitely not beneficial for the hens to be stuck in the mud. I would put down paving slabs or (if can’t get your hands on those quickly) some straw, to get them on top of the mud again. If there feet can’t dry out regularly, they run the risks of all sorts of nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Have a goggle at Newland Poultry Mud Management Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 As a temporary measure could you get some duck boards or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty14 Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 I've now thrown some straw down and forked the mud, and we plan to dig a hen friendly soakaway this Spring. Hopefully this will stop the muddy chicken legs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkirk25 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I have a similiar issue and I use pallets in the Cube from January to April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
