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I use Mason sand in my coop so it is much cleaner than shavings or straw that foster so much bacteria. I don't wear a mask because I school the poop regularly and don't have to do intense clean outs.View attachment 3746024
We all know how much dust those birds can create, so I'm just wondering who wears some kind of respiratory protection when they are in and around the coop - and when!
Have you had any issues from not wearing a mask?
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I'm pretty much the same, never wear a mask. In fact, I hardly ever clean out the coop. When I need fertilizer for the garden or the greenhouse, I scoop up a few buckets of litter. When I clean out the nest boxes, I drop that litter on the (dirt) floor, then it all works together to make a great fertilizer.I don't wear anything, though I probably should. Depending on the cleaning (deep litter, monthly summer clean, dusting, etc.), I sometimes have to step out for fresh air. Spring cleanout is usually pretty rough. Adding shavings can be rough too, as it sometimes has a lot of dust.