dust
Alektorophobia keeps dust in one place: 2 stories so far. The section currently leads with “Tiny brown hitchhikers on your spoon: mites or just mystery dust” and “Sharp Sand Showdown: Is Your Indoor Coop Missing a Cluckin' Good Base?”. Okay, so you're scooping up chicken feed and suddenly the spoon looks like it's covered in tiny brown hitchhikers. A ton of river sand sounds like the start of a gloriously cluckin' good experiment, and I'm here for it. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. The list below is every dust story on Alektorophobia, newest first.
Tiny brown hitchhikers on your spoon: mites or just mystery dust
Okay, so you're scooping up chicken feed and suddenly the spoon looks like it's covered in tiny brown hitchhikers. Are they mites, or just mystery dust that's been loitering on the bag? It's a classic moment of fowl play where your brain immediately goes to the worst-case scenario. I've been there, staring at those specks and chickening out of dinner prep. The good news? More often than not, it's just harmless dust or grain fragments. But if those little dots start moving, you've got a case of food mites. They're gross but not a disaster. For more on keeping your flock's world clean and cluck-tastic, check out our guide on *Help Your Flock: Pullet or Cockerel, and What Breed Is That*.
Sharp Sand Showdown: Is Your Indoor Coop Missing a Cluckin' Good Base?
A ton of river sand sounds like the start of a gloriously cluckin' good experiment, and I'm here for it. Your well-ventilated stone building already gives you a leg up, especially since your Deep South source insists ventilation is the secret sauce. Sharp sand drains like a dream, which means less soggy, ammonia-soaked bedding and happier feet. Chopped straw works, sure, but it can hold moisture and get mucky fast. Sand is a breeze to scoop, and your girls will love scratching through it. I say order that ton. Worst case? You've built a very fancy indoor beach. Best case? You've found your forever floor.