ChickenKoop™ Refresh: Adsorbent Powder with Diatomaceous Earth & Attapulgite Clay for Healthier Birds and Cleaner Coops

The Hen’s Pen
Oct 21
3 min read

Updated: Nov 19

Keeping your poultry coop clean, dry, and comfortable is one of the most important steps for raising healthy birds and producing high-quality eggs. Wet litter, ammonia build-up, odours, and flies can all impact bird welfare and egg quality. That’s where ChickenKoop™ Refresh comes in—a natural adsorbent powder made with diatomaceous earth (DE) and attapulgite clay that helps maintain dry bedding, reduce odours, and support overall flock health.

Natural odour management for pets and livestock with diatomaceous earth and attapulgite clay powders — ChickenKoop™ Refresh: natural adsorbent powder with diatomaceous earth and attapulgite clay keeping poultry bedding dry, reducing ammonia, and supporting cleaner eggs

Why Bedding Matters

Good litter management affects:

Bird health: Dry bedding reduces respiratory issues, footpad dermatitis, and stress.
Egg quality: Cleaner litter keeps eggs free from contamination and dirt.
Odour & flies: Moist litter produces ammonia and attracts pests.
Sustainability: Well-maintained litter can be returned to soil as a nutrient-rich improver.

How ChickenKoop™ Refresh Helps

ChickenKoop™ Refresh combines adsorbent powder, diatomaceous earth, and attapulgite clay to create a healthier, cleaner environment for birds.

Absorbs Moisture and Keeps Bedding Drier

The natural minerals in DE and attapulgite clay soak up moisture from droppings, spilled water, and humidity.
Drier litter prevents ammonia build-up, reduces caking, and makes maintenance easier.

Reduces Ammonia and Odours

Ammonia forms when uric acid in droppings breaks down in damp bedding.
The adsorbent powder binds ammonium ions, slowing the release of ammonia and keeping the coop air cleaner.

Helps Control Flies

Dry, absorbent litter creates an environment less favourable to flies, reducing pest problems and improving hygiene.

Supports Cleaner Eggs

Better litter condition and lower ammonia levels mean eggs are less likely to get soiled, keeping them fresher and safer.

Chemical-Free and Eco-Friendly

ChickenKoop™ Refresh is all-natural and chemical-free, safe for birds, workers, and the environment.
Spent litter can be returned to soil as a nutrient-rich fertiliser, supporting sustainable farming practices.

Easy to Use

Apply 2–5 kg/m² on dry bedding.
Works alongside ventilation, feed management, and regular litter care.

Other Ways Farmers Manage Bedding

Farmers also use traditional methods for dryness and odour control, such as:

Method	Function & Effectiveness	Cost	Labour	Environmental Impact
ChickenKoop™ Refresh	✅ Absorbs moisture, ✅ binds ammonia	Moderate	Low	High
Frequent litter replacement	Keeps bedding dry, reduces ammonia	High	High	Moderate
Ventilation systems	Improves airflow, reduces ammonia	High	Moderate	Moderate
Heating / floor heating	Evaporates moisture	High	Low	Moderate
Absorbent bedding materials	Absorbs moisture	Moderate	Low	High
Ammonia-neutralising additives	Binds ammonia	Moderate	Low	Low-moderate
Composting / turning litter	Aerates litter, reduces ammonia	Low	High	High
Feed management	Reduces wet droppings	Low	Low	High

Method	Odour Control	Fly / Pest Control	Egg Quality	Soil Return
ChickenKoop™ Refresh	✅ High	✅ Reduces flies	✅ Cleaner eggs	✅ Can return to soil
Frequent litter replacement	Moderate	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Ventilation systems	High	Low	Low	N/A
Heating / floor heating	Low	Low	Low	N/A
Absorbent bedding materials	Low-moderate	Low	Low-moderate	High
Ammonia-neutralising additives	Moderate	Low	Low	Low
Composting / turning litter	High	Low-moderate	Moderate	High
Air filtration / mist systems	Moderate-high	Low	Low	N/A
Enzyme / probiotic sprays	High	Low	Low	High

Summary

Using ChickenKoop™ Refresh, a natural adsorbent powder with diatomaceous earth and attapulgite clay, helps poultry farmers maintain:

Dry, absorbent bedding
Lower ammonia levels and reduced odours
Fewer flies
Cleaner eggs and healthier birds
Chemical-free, eco-friendly litter that can be returned to soil

Combined with good ventilation, feed management, and routine litter care, ChickenKoop™ Refresh is a practical, sustainable, and effective solution for modern poultry farming.