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Kwarren
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2011-09-22 7:19 PM (#137791)
Subject: Dust in barn


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What is the best way to keep the dust down in barn. I have seen some with pea gravel on the ground. Looking for ideas.
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flatlandfilly
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2011-09-22 8:06 PM (#137793 - in reply to #137791)
Subject: RE: Dust in barn


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I'm interested in the answer, too. In my barn the horse area floor is dirt and they kick up so much dust it gets all over in the feed room as well as the horse area. It's a run in area about 40'x40' rather than stalls. I'd love a flooring that is not dusty.

I understand that limestone leavings/screenings can be tamped down then watered in and they form a hard surface but it is somewhat porous. I'd prefer the horses have a softer surface to lie on, though.

Thoughts anyone?
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Are we there yet
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2011-09-22 8:17 PM (#137794 - in reply to #137791)
Subject: RE: Dust in barn


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From your question I am going to assume you have a dirt aisle way ( we do too). Pea gravel might work pretty well if it's about 2'' thick, but you would have to pick the hooves every coming/going, I would think. There is always stall mats, or rolls of stall mat rubber you can buy...spendy! Brushed concrete is very common around this area and is fairly cheap, esp if you are a DIY person. My shop vac is my best friend at sucking up cobwebs, dusty rafters, etc. Do you store your hay in a loft above the stalls? I would believe that would cause a Lot of dust. I am interested in ideas others will share about this common problem.
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oldrider53
Reg. Feb 2011
Posted 2011-10-04 10:22 PM (#138059 - in reply to #137791)
Subject: RE: Dust in barn


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loveduffy
Reg. Feb 2006
Posted 2011-10-13 9:07 AM (#138284 - in reply to #137791)
Subject: RE: Dust in barn



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I have not see this but would putting some water oil mix on the area keep dust down I have see this on road upstate NY 
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sinful
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2011-10-13 6:21 PM (#138302 - in reply to #137791)
Subject: RE: Dust in barn



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Try Calcium Chloride. You can spray in on or get the crystal flakes and put it in your yard spreader and spread it on your floor.  It will hold down the dust.   You don't need a lot so I would try a small amount first. You can always re-apply it.   We put it on our gravels roads to help keep the dust down in front of my house.
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