How to raise Backyard Chickens: Re: [CHICKENS-101] alfalfa & bedding pellets

I raised show pigeons for several years and used lots of different bedding material. I have used the pellets that they use for horse bedding because you wet it down and it expands. No pellets to eat. I have used pine shavings, hay, cat litter and so on. What ever I used I always put down a thin layer of sulfur powder. It helps to keep the litter acidic which discourages bacteria and viruses.

Dale

On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 3:26 PM, DianeStraight <straight6@earthlink.net> wrote:

Yes, I looked at those pellets in the store last week. They had them in clear plastic bags. I wouldn't use them for chickens, they look just like feed pellets.

Diane S;