Biochar for Chickens
Pure biochar can deliver a number of benefits to chicken owners.
The porous structure and sponge like properties of biochar improve coop hygiene and chicken health by absorbing moisture, reducing odours and reducing ammonia emissions. The used bedding can be added to the compost to produce amazing compost.
We have been using biochar in our own chicken coops at home for some time now and have noticed huge improvements, they require less regular cleaning out, and the coops are generally much less smelly and damp!
Poultry can also safely digest the biochar as it is produced to animal standards, it contains no nasties and can even help improve gut health. They also love to use the biochar as a dust bath, helping to minimise pests such as red mite.
We recommend approximately 1/2 litre per square metre of coop.
Benefits include:
- Reduced odours and ammonia resulting in improved air quality.
- Absorbs moisture keeping litter dry, meaning less regular cleaning out and reducing risk of footpad dermatitis.
- Reduced pathogens and pests by reducing damp conditions in which bacteria thrives.
- Absorbs nitrogen and nutrients which can be composted and applied to gardens.
