The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Sour earth in permantent run...what to do? Goto page Previous  1, 2          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing Author Message Kitsune Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 1338 Location: Manchester Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:15 am    Post subject: You could try digging diatomacious earth into the soil, I know it's used for gardening as well but not sure why - might help though. Back to top EGirl Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 1119 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:39 am    Post subject: Thanks, I had dismissed it, but might try it. I wonder would it help dry the area, or does the water-leeching effect only work on live organisms? Back to top Kitsune Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 1338 Location: Manchester Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:01 pm    Post subject: it would help to dry the area initially, but after it rained it would probably be jsut as wet. DE can hold 10 times its weight in water but I don't know how easily it gives it up - if it drains well then it could really help - if not it could be a temporary thing, but worth a try. Back to top EGirl Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 1119 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:46 pm    Post subject: Ta, the area is really well drained, it's almost dry after 24 hours without rain now. Might be the way to go. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page Previous  1, 2 Page 2 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group