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« on: February 13, 2010, 01:24:39 pm » |
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Im tired of the mud.
I dont wanna pour concrete.
The dog kennels sit on top of a concrete slab but sorrounding yard is mud.
Im planning on pullin out the dirt filling it up with 1/4" TO 1/2" peet rock (stuff we use in drain fields)
What size rock would you recommend and does any one have something similar?
All comments welcomed
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cantexduck
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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2010, 10:19:55 pm » |
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I would do wood before rock. Cost will be cheaper and better in the long run. I just cant see picking up crap off of rock. A raised deck like Matt G is doing would be the route I would go if I didnt already have concrete.
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« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2010, 08:09:36 am » |
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Hey Matt,
I've heard from several people about what you are doing with the wooden platform. I know there has to be pictures posted somewhere on here. Can you tell me where they are or post a link, please??
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« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2010, 08:24:16 am » |
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here ya go Derrick http://www.easttexashogdoggers.com/forum/index.php?topic=12118.0I would think the clean up on rock would be tough too, but you may be on to something. |
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« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2010, 10:26:04 am » |
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I know concrete is a pain to pour. However, once you do it it is done. I have been using the same kennels for 28 years.
I would look at the haydite tiles you can buy from Home Depot for .85 cents each. That would be better than rock. You will always have trouble with worms if you cannot clean the pens good. I hit mine often with bleach and that does the trick.
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2010, 10:48:32 am » |
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The dog kennels sit on top of a concrete slab but sorrounding yard is mud.
if your kennels are already on concrete and your just trying to get a walkway around them, then i would go with the cheapest load of rock you can get. size shouldnt matter to much |
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LostHighway
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2010, 11:08:34 am » |
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Heres the way I build my kennels. I likem raised and out of wood. The first are my old kennels  These are my new kennels. Used composite decking for a floor and bench tops.Build your kennels high so chickens can get underneath They are great for clean up  Works for this Fl boy  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2010, 11:31:14 am » |
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Tip- Call around and get some state base that didnt make the grade. Cheaper per ton that way.
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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2010, 11:51:57 am » |
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LostHighway what size are your new kennels?
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LostHighway
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« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2010, 11:58:02 am » |
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Each run is 5x10. With 6 covered runs
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« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2010, 06:06:26 pm » |
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Tip- Call around and get some state base that didnt make the grade. Cheaper per ton that way.
X2, It packs nice and tight and a lot easier to walk through then rocks and wont heat up like rocks. |
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