Chickens are notoriously messy, so achieving a cleaner chicken coop may seem impossible without investing lots of time. However, by following a few simple practices, you can have an amazingly ship-shape coop that only needs refreshing a couple of times per year.
The practices used to maintain a cleaner coop with less work are collectively called the deep-litter management method. In this method, you allow the droppings and bedding material to accumulate and decompose inside the coop instead of regularly scooping out and replacing the soiled chicken litter. Although this may sound detrimental to your chickens’ health, it’s actually been proven to be beneficial.