Sand in run

[Rick&Chris]

I had my run cleaned out of all old bedding - I had concrete sand put in its place. It was just put in yesterday (after a heavy rain) - it’s still wet, hard and not really drying on the surface. I thought I was doing the right thing and now a day later I’m questioning myself - I thought it would be easier to scoop poop. Picture attached. Input is appreciated. Praying I don’t need to remove it.

 

[triciayoung]

If you are going to use sand, cover the sand you have with construction, bank run or river bed.

 

[Rick&Chris]

If you are going to use sand, cover the sand you have with construction, bank run or river bed.

Thanks - i don’t know where to get that. That’s how I ended up with this. Is it sold in bags?

 

[triciayoung]

Thanks - i don’t know where to get that. That’s how I ended up with this. Is it sold in bags?

Do you have a sand and gravel company near by?

 

[Rick&Chris]

Do you have a sand and gravel company near by?

They sell something called C33 - do you have a picture of what I need?

Appreciate your input. I don’t know how concerned I should be.

 

[aart]

Sand works best in dry, desert type climates.
Can you show the whole run?

I swear by coarse wood chippings, never scoop anything, just add more as needed.

 

[Rick&Chris]

Sand works best in dry, desert type climates.
Can you show the whole run?

I swear by coarse wood chippings, never scoop anything, just add more as needed.

Thanks for the reply! I had wood chips and just felt that it was too difficult to keep clean, their feet were always filthy, it was gross.

Here’s my setup. Right now it is wrapped in plastic. I put the sand in the covered run, and under the raised portion of the coop.

 

[aart]

I had wood chips

Wood chips or pine shavings?

This is what I use:

their feet were always filthy,

Not sure sand will keep their feet any cleaner.

 

[Rick&Chris]

Wood chips or pine shavings?

This is what I use:

Not sure sand will keep their feet any cleaner.

That’s what I had - wood chips. I hope I don’t regret the sand. Do you think what I have is ok for them?

 

[aart]

Do you think what I have is ok for them?

the sand shouldn't be detrimental to their health, but I don't think it's going to solve the dirty feet issue, and it certainly won't be much fun cleaning poops from it.
...and it will likely end up stinking to high heaven when damp.