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BEDDING why, what, where, which?

PROVIDING litter or bedding for your feathered friends is not just a novelty or luxury. It provides your chickens with a secure foundation to walk on and hop onto from their perches. It will also absorb the moisture from their droppings, reduces smell and increases hygiene within the coop. When you clean this mix of droppings and litter out of the coop or the yard, it’s great for the garden once it’s been composted down for six weeks or so.

Another reason to have some bedding material on hand is to line the nesting boxes. This will ensure that the eggs don’t get damaged or cracked when laid. Litter in the run

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