Cleaning under elevated runs

ohiohuntinweim · Post by **ohiohuntinweim** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:19 pm

How do you guys with elevated runs clean underneath? I can't imagine that the feces and such accumulate under there.

Do you just hose it down? Disinfect?

markj · Post by **markj** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:32 pm

I would think a pooper scooper daily would do the trick. Urine would wash away.

Georgia Boy · Post by **Georgia Boy** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:21 pm

Actually my dogs were kennel crate trained inside for a few weeks after getting them. Then they were moved to the outside kennel. After about 4 1/2 months of age, getting them out for a while every morning and several hours each evening they do not poop in the kennel at all. I recently attended a seminar by a veterinary sports medicine specialist. It had to do with nutrition and medical care for the hunting dog. He said you can train your dog to empty on command in about three weeks by using a command each time he starts to go. I have been doing this for a while and even if he doesn't have a whole lot in him he will squeeze something out. It could come in handy before a test or event.

luke0927 · Post by **luke0927** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:30 pm

I clean the floors with bleach and water every now and then...i scrape my floors clean. and just use seven dust up under hte keenels i have no problems but i only have 3 dogs each is on a 10x10 elavated run.

Mike Clutter · Post by **Mike Clutter** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:59 am

what does the sevin dust accomplish?

Equismith · Post by **Equismith** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:50 am

what does the sevin dust accomplish?

maggot control among other things. I imagine it can kill any worm larvae as well (roundworm, hookworm, etc.) Also fleas and ticks.

Mike Clutter · Post by **Mike Clutter** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:56 am

the reason that I asked, is we use it for mite control in poultry breeder barns.
tough stuff.

Post by **ezzy333** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:01 am

Sevin is an all natural pesticide that can be used on most garden vegetables as well as other things where you don't want a hazardous residue. There are other pesticides that are better but none safer that I know of.

I don't believe it has any control over internal parasites though.

Ezzy

Equismith · Post by **Equismith** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:09 am

I don't believe it has any control over internal parasites though.

It doesn't work on the dog's innards, but it does in the feces that the Sevin comes into contact with. I use it for a wide variety of pest control.

If you spray down your kennel and the feces breaks apart, the eggs and such can be deposited in the soil near the kennel or elsewhere. I guess it's just an extra added security to regular worming.

Post by **ezzy333** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:03 am

Since round worms and other internal parasites do not hatch outside of the body I still don't see where it adds any protection. It has to be consumed to be effective.

Ezzy

Equismith · Post by **Equismith** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:30 am

And what can it hurt?

Post by **ezzy333** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:13 pm

Not a thing. I just didn't want someone buying it for roundworm protection. It probably works well for the flys if you can use enough of it. Lots of people with rabbits and livestock are using the little parasitic wasps that lay their eggs in the maggot.

Ezzy

Equismith · Post by **Equismith** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:21 pm

Not a thing. I just didn't want someone buying it for roundworm protection

Good point. I guess for me it's just peace of mind. And you're right. You still have to do the regular proven methods of parasite prevention to include regular worming and fecal checks from time to time. My daughter works for a vet and can check Libby's whenever I need it done. I'd hate to look at poop under a microscope

luke0927 · Post by **luke0927** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:57 am

It also kills fleas and ticks...i spray my dogs with frontline but my kennels are around grass and trees so its good to kill as many fleas/ticks and other bugs as you can.

KY Grouse Hunter · Post by **KY Grouse Hunter** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:22 pm

I have a 10x10 elevated, wooden platform that I keep some of my dogs on. What do you guys suggest to do to keep it clean and healthy?

markj · Post by **markj** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:07 pm

Wood flooring absorbs lots of bad stuff like germs etc.Seal it with a good sealer and keep it clean. Some are using hecomposite floorng like for decs, it doesnt absorb stuff that may be bad. My next dog boxes will have this for the floorng.

Dave Quindt · Post by **Dave Quindt** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:23 pm

For those with elevated runs (Georgia Boy, Luke0927, KY Grouse Hunter, etc) any chance we could get photos of your set-up?

I may be building something soon and am interested in seeing photos, especially of the subframe that supports the flooring.

Thanks in advance,
Dave

KY Grouse Hunter · Post by **KY Grouse Hunter** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:32 pm

This kennel now has another chain link panel that divides these two dogs. These little dudes were 4 mo. old at the time.