BelovedBirds
Crossing the Road
I've tried dirt, I've tried wood shavings, I've tried straw.... but everything eventually turns to a muddy mucky mess! Plus the wasted money from replacing bedding so often. Even with the pen covered, it gets wet and muddy in no time.
I've heard of sand, gravel, patio slabs around the pond etc etc. I haven't tried these options but have a few concerns I want to talk out before picking my method.
Gravel- rough on feet and is it safe for them to consume? If the pieces are small enough I assume so, but I have a likely over worry/paranoia about them eating larger bits and causing an impaction.
Am I overthinking, and will I be okay to get cover it with a layer of pine shavings for now, to protect their feet?
Sand- dusty when dry, perhaps delicious when wet? Concerned about respiratory issues/impaction risk. Mixed with soil would that be okay?
Patio slabs, just a few around the pool so they aren't bringing the pine shavings/dirt and whatever else into the pond- I assume their feet will be okay? Or is there a better option?
Open to experience and thoughts
I've heard of sand, gravel, patio slabs around the pond etc etc. I haven't tried these options but have a few concerns I want to talk out before picking my method.
Gravel- rough on feet and is it safe for them to consume? If the pieces are small enough I assume so, but I have a likely over worry/paranoia about them eating larger bits and causing an impaction.
Am I overthinking, and will I be okay to get cover it with a layer of pine shavings for now, to protect their feet?
Sand- dusty when dry, perhaps delicious when wet? Concerned about respiratory issues/impaction risk. Mixed with soil would that be okay?
Patio slabs, just a few around the pool so they aren't bringing the pine shavings/dirt and whatever else into the pond- I assume their feet will be okay? Or is there a better option?
Open to experience and thoughts