Hi,
I have moved my hens from their current pen to a new site whilst their old pen recovers. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on what I can put on the ground to counter any build up of bacteria etc from their droppings.
Hilary
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Hello Hilary
I don't think that there is much to worry about as far as bacteria and so on are concerned. Just let the weather do its job but you could loosen the soil with a fork as I expect that it has become compacted. Chickens do make the soil in their pen quite acid over a period of time so I would suggest a generous sprinkling of lime.
John
I don't think that there is much to worry about as far as bacteria and so on are concerned. Just let the weather do its job but you could loosen the soil with a fork as I expect that it has become compacted. Chickens do make the soil in their pen quite acid over a period of time so I would suggest a generous sprinkling of lime.
John
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Hi Hilary
My hens are free-range so I don't have your problem. However, I would suggest you just dig over the ground, rake down and sow grass seed.
My hens are free-range so I don't have your problem. However, I would suggest you just dig over the ground, rake down and sow grass seed.