You do not always shovel manure: on a concrete passage or a stable floor with water, scraping is faster and makes heavy work lighter. This collection brings together poo picker sets, rubber floor squeegees from Bürsten Walter and wooden handles in various thicknesses and lengths, including replacement rubber for when the blade is worn.
Poo picker or floor squeegee?
A poo picker set is a combination of a scoop with handle and a rake or shovel, used to pick up droppings without bending. Handy for horses at grass or in a paddock, and for mucking out a stable. The sets are available in black, orange and red.
A floor squeegee has a rubber blade that glides flat over the floor. You use it to draw water, urine and thin manure towards a drain or gutter. It works on smooth or slightly rough concrete floors and tiles, not in straw or sand.
Choosing width and handle
| Situation | Choice |
|---|---|
| Narrow passage, wash bay, chicken coop | 50 cm floor squeegee |
| Wide passage or large concrete floor | 80 cm floor squeegee |
| Existing 28 mm handle | The 50 cm version for a 28 mm handle |
Wooden handles come in 24, 26 and 28 mm thickness and in lengths from 1400 to 1800 mm, some varnished. Varnished wood feels smoother and absorbs less moisture. A long handle gives more reach, a shorter one is easier to handle in a crowded stable. For snow and manure scrapers there is also a 160 cm handle.
Maintenance and points to note
- The rubber blade wears on rough concrete. Separate replacement rubber is available for the 50 and 80 cm squeegee, so you do not have to replace the whole head.
- Check the diameter of the handle socket before choosing a separate handle.
- Rinse the squeegee after use; dried manure under the rubber leaves streaks.
Additional tools
For picking up solid manure and bedding, see brooms, shovels & rakes. Disinfecting the floor after mucking out? See cleaning & disinfection. For snow in the yard, the items under stable winter supplies help. Everything for the stable is together under stable & yard.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is a poo picker?
A set of a scoop with handle and a rake or shovel. You rake the droppings into the scoop and lift everything away in one go, without bending.
Which handle fits the floor squeegee?
That depends on the version. There is a 50 cm squeegee made specifically for a 28 mm handle; with the other versions, check the size of the handle socket.
Can I replace just the rubber?
Yes, replacement rubber in the same width is available for the 50 and 80 cm floor squeegees.