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Fresh Coop Odor Control 7 lb jug by Progressive Planet for backyard chicken coops
It is the latest technology in odor management for backyard chickens! Just Because You Have Chickens, Doesn't Mean You Have To Have That Barnyard Smell! Fresh Coop™ By Progressive Planet Products combines a unique naturally occurring blend of Diatomaceous Earth and Calcium Montmorillonite with NON-GMO Citric Acid to reduce the moisture and pH of poultry litter.
Fresh Coop®Odor Control For Backyard Chickens Fresh Coop® combines a unique naturally occurring blend of Diatomaceous Earth and Calcium Montmorillonite with NON-GMO Citric Acid to reduce the moisture and pH of poultry litter. It is the latest technology in odor management for backyard chickens!
Just Because You Have Chickens, Doesn't Mean You Have To Have That Barnyard Smell! Fresh Coop™By Progressive Planet Products combines a unique naturally occurring blend of Diatomaceous Earth and Calcium Montmorillonite with NON-GMO Citric Acid to reduce the moisture and pH of poultry litter. This naturally occurring blend of Diatomaceous Earth with Calcium Montmorillonite absorbs liquid, suppresses odor found in the liquid and contains many minerals with powerful adsorption capabilities due to their ability to attract and bind positive and negative charged ions. NON-GMO Citric acid is a safe and effective impediment to the formation of ammonia.
Our Winning Combination of Citric Acid and Diatomaceous Earth!
Fresh Coop® Odor Control added directly to manure immediately stops the formation of ammonia. Fresh Coop® Odor Control combines citric acid with food-grade diatomaceous earth reduce the moisture and pH of poultry litter. Diatomaceous Earth is very porous and is a super absorbent mineral. DE will help keep your coop dry. A drier environment reduces growth of bacteria.
Chickens Can Smell Bad!
Ammonia is the culprit of chicken coop odor. Ammonia is one of the most dangerous gases in the air. It can irritate an animal's eyes, lungs, sinuses, mouth, skin and make them more vulnerable to infection. Humans can also be harmed by high levels of ammonia.
What is Citric Acid?
An effective organic acid naturally found in citrus fruits. Citric Acid is used in pharmaceuticals as a pH adjusting agent, in cosmetics, and it's a food additive & preservative in foods, jams, candies and sodas. Also, an active ingredient in pesticides, disinfectants, sanitizers, and fungicides.
FRESH COOP® Odor Control Advantage
• Omri® Listed for use in organic production
• Immediate odor control
• Drier environment reduces the growth of bacteria
• Absorbs Moisture
• Eliminates harmful ammonia levels
• Saves on bedding
How Do You Apply Fresh Coop®
• Sprinkle directly on manure wherever it accumulates.
• Do not apply to nesting areas.
• For daily maintenance sprinkle on wet areas.
Remove chickens from the coop prior to application as the airborne dust from Fresh Coop Odor Control can be an eye irritant. Deep-Cleaning Remove all shavings, manure, and feathers. Wash floors and walls with equal parts of water and vinegar. Use a hose if possible. Completely dry coop. Add fresh bedding, sprinkle a light layer of Fresh Coop® Odor Control on the bedding. For daily maintenance sprinkle Fresh Coop® Odor Control on wet areas while removing droppings and soiled litter. Replace bedding as needed until your next deep-clean.
Deep Litter Method This method, instead of removing soiled bedding weekly, allows the bedding/litter to decompose inside the coop. After a deep clean, add 4” of shavings then sprinkle a light layer of Fresh Coop® Odor Control on the shavings. Every week use a pitchfork and turn the bedding, continue to add shavings weekly. Use a thin layer of Fresh Coop® Odor Control when adding new straw or pine shavings (bedding). Once or twice a year, perform a deep clean on your coop.
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What makes Fresh Coop different from ordinary coop powders?
Fresh Coop® is an all-natural odor-management product engineered specifically to stop ammonia at its source rather than masking it with fragrance. It blends a naturally occurring mix of food-grade Diatomaceous Earth and Calcium Montmorillonite with NON-GMO Citric Acid, working on contact to drop both the moisture level and the pH of poultry litter. Because it attacks the chemistry that creates the smell, a coop stays noticeably fresher between cleanouts instead of simply trading one scent for another.
Fresh Coop Odor Control bag of natural poultry litter odor neutralizer
Who makes Fresh Coop and where does it come from?
Fresh Coop® is manufactured by Progressive Planet Inc. (formerly sold under Absorbent Products Ltd.), a Canadian natural-minerals company headquartered at 724 East Sarcee Street, Kamloops, BC V2H 1E7, with an Alberta facility at Unit 9 – 1339 40 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8N6. The company can be reached. Progressive Planet specializes in mined and processed natural minerals, and Fresh Coop is its flagship product for the backyard-poultry market.
Natural diatomaceous earth and calcium montmorillonite mineral blend used in Fresh Coop
What is actually in the bag?
The formula combines three naturally sourced inputs: Food Chemical Codex Grade Diatomaceous Earth, Calcium Montmorillonite clay, and NON-GMO Citric Acid. There are no harsh synthetic chemicals, perfumes, or masking agents in the mix. Fresh Coop® Odor Control is an Omri-listed product, meaning it is reviewed for use in organic production.
Fresh Coop natural odor control product applied to poultry coop bedding
How does the acidifying action actually neutralize ammonia?
Ammonia release is tied directly to litter pH: when litter sits below pH 7 the release stays low, but above roughly pH 8 the release can become substantial. Fresh Coop uses the balance of citric acid and its mineral blend to acidify the bedding, which minimizes the conversion of ammonium into airborne ammonia. The acidified environment also inhibits the bacteria and enzymes that produce ammonia in the first place, while the Diatomaceous Earth and clay pull excess moisture out of the litter to make conditions less hospitable to that bacterial activity.
Which birds and flocks is Fresh Coop made for?
Fresh Coop® can be used with and around chickens, pullets, layers, quail, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, and pheasants. It is aimed squarely at backyard-flock keepers who want a healthier, drier, lower-odor living space without resorting to aggressive cleaning chemicals. The companion Fresh Coop® Dust Bath uses Food Chemical Codex Grade Diatomaceous Earth and Calcium Montmorillonite to support natural preening and feather conditioning.
What sizes are sold and where can you buy it?
In the United States, Fresh Coop® Odor Control ships as a 20 lb bag (item W067) and a 7 lb jug (item W068); Canadian packaging is offered as a 9.07 kg bag (W065) and a 3.18 kg jug (W066). It is available through Progressive Planet at progressiveplanet.com and through major retailers including Walmart and Amazon, as well as farm and feed dealers. For questions on bulk supply or dealer accounts, contact Progressive Planet directly.
Per Progressive Planet Products: Fresh Coop® Odor Control for backyard chickens combines a unique naturally occurring blend of Diatomaceous Earth and Calcium Montmorillonite with NON-GMO Citric Acid to reduce the moisture and pH of poultry litter.
Per the company: it's the latest technology in odor management for backyard chickens.
How does the Diatomaceous Earth + Citric Acid combination work?
Per Progressive Planet:
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is very porous and a super-absorbent mineral. "DE will help keep your coop dry. A drier environment reduces growth of bacteria."
Calcium Montmorillonite absorbs liquid, suppresses odor in liquid, and contains many minerals with adsorption capabilities (attract and bind positive and negative charged ions)
NON-GMO Citric Acid is a safe, effective impediment to ammonia formation
When applied directly to manure, Fresh Coop® immediately stops the formation of ammonia
Why is ammonia such a problem in chicken coops?
Per Progressive Planet: ammonia is the culprit of chicken-coop odor — and one of the most dangerous gases in the air.
Per the company: ammonia can "irritate an animal's eyes, lungs, sinuses, mouth, skin and make them more vulnerable to infection. Humans can also be harmed by high levels of ammonia."
What's the Fresh Coop® advantage list?
Per Progressive Planet:
OMRI® Listed for use in organic production
Immediate odor control
Drier environment reduces growth of bacteria
Absorbs moisture
Eliminates harmful ammonia levels
Saves on bedding
How do I apply Fresh Coop?
Per Progressive Planet:
Sprinkle directly on manure wherever it accumulates
Do NOT apply to nesting areas
For daily maintenance: sprinkle on wet areas
Remove chickens from the coop prior to application — airborne dust can be an eye irritant
How is Fresh Coop different from Stall DRY by Progressive Planet — same vendor?
Per Progressive Planet Products: distinct products in the same company's odor-and-moisture-management line.
Stall DRY — equine-stall-targeted odor control (DE + Calcium Montmorillonite for horse stalls/trailers)
Fresh Coop — backyard-chicken-targeted with ADDITIONAL Citric Acid (chicken ammonia chemistry differs from horse ammonia chemistry)
Same Progressive Planet posture; different species + different formulation.
Pricing as quoted is subject to change — confirm current pricing with Progressive Planet directly when ordering.
What is Fresh Coop®?
Fresh Coop® is an all-natural odor-management product for backyard poultry coops made by Progressive Planet Inc. It combines food-grade Diatomaceous Earth and Calcium Montmorillonite with NON-GMO Citric Acid to reduce the moisture and pH of poultry litter, which stops the formation of ammonia odor at its source rather than masking it.
Who manufactures Fresh Coop?
Fresh Coop is made by Progressive Planet Inc., a Canadian natural-minerals company. It was previously marketed under the Absorbent Products Ltd. name, and that web address now redirects to progressiveplanet.com. The head office is in Kamloops, British Columbia.
What are the ingredients in Fresh Coop Odor Control?
The formula uses three naturally sourced inputs: Food Chemical Codex Grade Diatomaceous Earth, Calcium Montmorillonite clay, and NON-GMO Citric Acid. There are no harsh synthetic chemicals or added perfumes. The mineral components are naturally occurring and processed by Progressive Planet.
How does Fresh Coop control coop odor?
Ammonia release from litter is governed by pH: below pH 7 release stays low, while above about pH 8 it can be substantial. Fresh Coop uses citric acid balanced with its mineral blend to acidify the litter, minimizing the conversion of ammonium into airborne ammonia. The acidified environment also inhibits the bacteria and enzymes that generate ammonia, while the diatomaceous earth and clay absorb excess moisture.
Is Fresh Coop safe to use around my chickens?
Yes. Fresh Coop® can be used with and around chickens, pullets, layers, quail, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, and pheasants. It is made from naturally occurring minerals and NON-GMO citric acid with no harsh chemicals, so it is formulated for use in the birds' living space.
Is Fresh Coop OMRI listed or approved for organic use?
Yes, Fresh Coop® Odor Control is an OMRI-listed product, meaning it has been reviewed for use in organic production. This reflects its all-natural, no-harsh-chemical formulation built around food-grade diatomaceous earth, calcium montmorillonite, and non-GMO citric acid.
What sizes does Fresh Coop come in?
In the United States, Fresh Coop Odor Control is sold as a 20 lb bag (item W067) and a 7 lb jug (item W068). In Canada it is offered as a 9.07 kg bag (W065) and a 3.18 kg jug (W066). The smaller jug is convenient for routine top-ups while the bag suits larger or multiple coops.
Do I have to clean out the coop before applying Fresh Coop?
No. Fresh Coop is designed to be added directly to existing manure and litter, where it immediately begins stopping the formation of ammonia. This makes it practical for use between full cleanouts to keep a coop fresher day to day.
Does Fresh Coop just mask odors with fragrance?
No. Unlike fragranced products that cover smells, Fresh Coop targets the underlying chemistry by lowering litter pH and moisture so ammonia is never formed in significant amounts. It also suppresses the bacteria and enzymes responsible for ammonia, so the result is genuine odor reduction rather than a perfumed cover-up.
What does diatomaceous earth do in the formula?
The naturally occurring Diatomaceous Earth is highly absorbent, pulling excess moisture out of the litter to keep bedding drier. A drier environment is less hospitable to the bacterial activity that drives ammonia production, and the DE works alongside the citric acid to help maintain the acidified, low-odor conditions.
What role does calcium montmorillonite play?
Calcium Montmorillonite is a naturally occurring clay included in the Fresh Coop blend for its moisture-holding and conditioning properties. Combined with diatomaceous earth and citric acid, it helps keep litter dry and supports the low-pH environment that minimizes ammonia release.
Why does litter pH matter for ammonia smell?
Progressive Planet explains that when poultry litter sits below pH 7 the release of ammonia remains low, but above roughly pH 8 the release can become substantial. By acidifying the litter, Fresh Coop keeps the pH in the range that minimizes the ammonium-to-ammonia conversion that causes the strong barnyard smell.
Where can I buy Fresh Coop?
Fresh Coop is available directly from Progressive Planet at progressiveplanet.com and through major retailers including Walmart and Amazon, as well as farm and feed dealers. For bulk supply or dealer questions, you can contact Progressive Planet at 1-800-910-3072.
How do I contact Progressive Planet about Fresh Coop?
Progressive Planet Inc. can be reached by phone at 1-800-910-3072. The head office is at 724 East Sarcee Street, Kamloops, BC V2H 1E7, with an Alberta location at Unit 9 – 1339 40 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8N6. Product information is posted at progressiveplanet.com.
What is Fresh Coop® Dust Bath and how is it different?
Fresh Coop® Dust Bath is a companion product made from Food Chemical Codex Grade Diatomaceous Earth and Calcium Montmorillonite. Rather than controlling litter odor, it gives birds a clean medium for natural dust-bathing, helping absorb excess oils, condition feathers, and support healthy preening. It is also OMRI listed.
Will Fresh Coop help keep my coop drier and healthier overall?
Yes. By absorbing excess moisture and lowering pH, Fresh Coop keeps litter drier and less favorable to odor-causing bacteria, which improves overall litter quality and coop hygiene. A drier, lower-ammonia environment is generally a healthier one for a backyard flock.
Is Fresh Coop made with natural minerals rather than chemicals?
Yes. The product is built on naturally occurring, food-grade diatomaceous earth and calcium montmorillonite paired with NON-GMO citric acid. Progressive Planet is a natural-minerals company, and Fresh Coop is free from harsh chemicals, which is why it qualifies for OMRI organic listing.
