Oldfart
12 posts
Dec 27, 2006
3:23 PM
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Hey Everyone, Happy Holidays!
I was wondering what would be the best material to use on
the floor in an open loft? I use "One Step" cat litter in my
kit box's but in a pull-out tray and out of reach of the birds. I'm not sure, but I was afraid of the clumping effect the cat litter might have if eaten, could it cause a blockage? Any sugestions would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks, Thom
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motherlodelofts
1215 posts
Dec 27, 2006
3:30 PM
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I am really liking the wood stove pellets , there is nothing that I havn't used and I have found nothing better, plus as they decompress they just keep making more and more .
Scott
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jammerlofts
18 posts
Dec 27, 2006
4:22 PM
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scott
i second that i use wood stove pellets also and damm are they the best thing ever i buy mine at walmart here in maine and it beats the heck out of shavings its very effective and very inexpensive at 4.88 a 40lb bag guys try it and you will never use anything but ever again talk about a neat and clean loft damm i love the stuff
jc
jammerlofts
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sundance
53 posts
Dec 27, 2006
5:39 PM
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hey guys, I have used the same type wood pelets. for a couple years, only I had the ones intended for horse stall bedding from a farm supply .About the same price They do work well, but they do break down and then turn to wood dust which I was always cleaning out of the waterers. I recently switched to sand intended for kids play areas. Again ,about the same price at Lowes. I love it. easy to rake clean and no dust in the water except a very small amount of sand occasionally. JUst my take on this as I have also tried the shavings and hated them.Disposal was also a problem if you dont have a place to dump them close by. The sand seems to be holding up quite well and I think I might get 6 months of use or more. I may never have to change it , just add to it, as I do through a little away every time I rake the feathers and crap out of it.
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motherlodelofts
1219 posts
Dec 27, 2006
5:57 PM
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Sundance, these don't turn to dust , more like a heavy shaving or small chip, anyway heaver enough not to blow around.
Scott
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Santandercol
583 posts
Dec 27, 2006
8:09 PM
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You guys that use wood pellets,do you put them on the garden compost when they have reached the end of their absorbancy?Just wondering how it would work in the compost bin as I'm big on gardening and put all my chicken and pigeon waste along with the pine shavings through the compost.
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Kelly
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jammerlofts
22 posts
Dec 27, 2006
8:43 PM
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kelly
i would bet it would be great for the garden it would absorbe the moisture to keep the plants veggies ect moist without over doing it so i think it would benifit the garden just a thought on the subject
jc
jammerlofts
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Double D
307 posts
Dec 27, 2006
9:02 PM
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I also use wood pellets and absolutely love them in comparison to anything else I've tried. Give them a try and you'll never use anything else.
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Darin Olson
Checkerboard Lofts
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Oldfart
13 posts
Dec 28, 2006
10:06 AM
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Thanks everyone for the input, the wood pellets sound like the most practicable but I do have a concern. I feed Pigeon Chow Checkers and I wonder if the birds would be able to tell the difference and if they ate some of the wood pellets
what would be the harm if any? The sand also sounds like a good idea. I might try a test with both only not together of course.
Thanks all, Thom
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motherlodelofts
1224 posts
Dec 28, 2006
10:34 AM
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Thom, I was afraid of the same thing as I feed my breeders pellets also, no such probem, sand they would injest though , clean wouldn't hurt , but what about when soiled ?
Scott
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Heyyou
80 posts
Dec 28, 2006
12:01 PM
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The wood pellets are great in the compost heap and in between the rows during the garden year. Lot's of organic material there, nitrogen and helps keep the weeds down. you won't be sorry. Bill
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Oldfart
14 posts
Dec 28, 2006
4:08 PM
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Thanks Scott, That relives my concerns about the wood pellets. I plan on giving them a try.
Again thanks everyone for your input, Thom
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