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No. The HC is just to keep baby chicks, and most the bedding, from getting out thru the run walls. Run was not made to be totally predator proof, the coop is lined with 6 sides of HC tho.

Ditto. Coarse wood chippings, like from a tree trimmer. If you have space for a pile you can get them for free, tree trimmers love a place to dump their load. 2 loads: Used to add some dry leaves, grass clippings, straw once in a while....but it's not necessary.