How we clean our backyard chicken coop #backyardfarming #backyardchickens #cleanwithme

[whimsicalendeavors]

Hemp is amazing for nesting boxes. You can clean it like a cat box. It absorbs the liquid.

[krissa]

A tip for getting coffee grounds. Ask your local coffee shop to save the grounds for you. I do this with my local Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. I purchased four 5gal buckets with lids and provided them to the businesses and I pick them up once a week.

[lasmith]

Your coop is beautiful! Sand is such a good idea

[pineappleunderthesea]

I’m just amazed at how nicely she’s dressed while doing all this. I always look like a hot mess when I work outside. 😂

[saverns]

That’s probably one of the prettiest chicken coop I’ve seen here on YouTube. Can’t wait to have one just like that

[shawnaoverby]

Pine pellets are also really nice! They absorb liquid and turn into a powder when wet so it’s easy to tell when it’s dirty! Smells amazing too

[nancygrove]

I've heard that hemp bedding is a good alternative and composts well.

[DarkQueen]

If you had some sort of wood chips or deep bedding in the bottom area of your coop so your hens feet stay dry you will have less issues with sand. Also fo4 wood shavings to be really effective you need probably twice what you have in there because they stir through it all the time as well. I would highly recommend adding a removable board along the bottom of the door opening so you can keep bedding in place when you get eggs every day. That way your shavings can do what they are designed to do.

[dontbanmebrodontbanme]

Uhh... your neighbor better thank you for the chicken manure! That's prime compost making material right there!!!

[best]

Your coop looks so great! My grandma used cedar shavings in her pen. She also used sturdy cedar sticks for them to roost on. Cedar keeps the chickens from mites and other bugs.

[kimmattler]

What a fantastic set up and great cleaning routine!

[justamags]

I use the spent coffee ground bedding and it's amazing! Zero smell (actually smells only like coffee) and scoops like cat litter. Only problem is I've only been able to find it during chick days at Rural King (the Spring) so you need to buy what you want for the year. However, it stores well, and you dont need to fully replace it as often.

Hemp bedding is great too, but I found it to be expensive. It is great for deep litter method though.

[Captain.Spaghetti]

I really appreciate you telling us what works and what doesn't, instead of just having a list of what you use. It helps us see the thought process!

[goeatsanta]

I love the idea of giving the manure to neighbors! I know I'd be one of them that'd greatly appreciate it

[melissamariea]

How in the world can anybody be upset about a clean chicken coop? This video is so satisfying and I love how you take good care of your chickens and their home! ❤️

[bubofplumb]

We just use hay for the roosting area, its cheap and works great. The laying boxes get a fine hay or shavings so its less likely to miss hidden eggs.

[beth-rgbm]

I use dry, ground corn cob... Your local feed store should have it it's perfect for everything chicken.

[amandahadlock]

I pick up free coffee grounds from my local Starbucks weekly and my coop smells like Seattle before it turned to shit! It’s wonderful. Then chickens don’t mess with it at all. And there are no more flies which is also wonderful. Good luck chick! Love your coop!

[josephinebrown]

Good chooks manure, good for plants! The best fertiliser!

[Dawnsdelightsart]

The shavings are amazing for the gardens. My gardens are so happy this year.