Another System

Another system of mucking out is known as deep litter, which is especially effective when using shavings. Droppings are removed throughout the day, but the rest of the bed is left undisturbed, with fresh bedding being added on top.

Using this system, the bed needs to be completely dug out at least once a month, when the bedding should be removed, the floor swept, scrubbed or disinfected, and left to dry, rutting in a new bed.

It is a good idea to once a week remove the excessive wet patches leaving the rest of the bed undisturbed. If you do this then the monthly removal of the bed is slightly easier.

With rood management this type of mucking out can work very well, although of mucking out can work very well, although monthly removal of bedding is heavy work.