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  1. Sljanik

    Sand for Coop?

    Hi all, I just bought a new coop, and allowed the girls to get all the grass and weeds pecked up. Right now the floor is just dirt, however I want to get them switched to sand. Previously I used quickcrete all purpose sand, it says it is course grain washed sand. Is that good to continue to use...
  2. A

    Sand in Chicken Run?

    Hi everyone! I can’t find washes coarse construction sand or river sand at local landscaping companies, so I wanted to know if these from Home Depot or tractor supply would be good. I wanted to put it down in the run as I’ve heard great things about using sand. Can someone let me know if they’ve...
  3. L

    Sand, Is it safe ?

    So i have 5, 2 week old chicks. Currently i have been using puppy pads in the brooder and just changing them daily. But as they grow and poop more. It is just to messy. I have been reading about people using sand, and scooping it like a cat litter box. I think i would like to switch to sand but...
  4. M

    Sourcing sand for my chicken run

    Hi all! I recently finished my 8x16 chicken run. I have very poor drainage here. Lots of clay, runoff, and a high water table. I think I have settled on sand and now I am trying to source it. My local recycling center has something called Screened Sand. Here is the link...
  5. N

    In Grass Valley, CA. Best material for chicken run?

    Our first chicks are almost ready to venture out into the world! Our run is currently compacted dirt and some weeds. Is gravel safe for the run floor? Mixed with sand? If so, which type? How deep? We want to keep it clean, sanitary, low maintenance, temperature regulated, healthy, and safe for...
  6. Loving my girls

    What do you put under your perches and in your nesting boxes ?

    Hi everyone, I am in a quandary and wondered if you could help ? I currently use hemp shavings aka Auboise, Chanvre in the nesting boxes. It’s nice and soft and comfy for them. However now I don’t know what to put under the perches. I used to use straw from the local farmer but my girlz got...
  7. M

    Switching to sand, need some advice!

    Hey gang! After fighting with wood chips and recently a case of bumblefoot, we decided we are going to scrape out our run, and: -Drop a 6” layer of gravel (7/8” washed gravel) for drainage on the base) -Drop a 8-12” layer of sand on top! Before I take a run to the local bark/gravel supply...
  8. SuperC

    Building my run; what’s the best Sand Method?

    Hi all! I’m going to be a new chicken mama next week🙌🏻, and while they will be in the brooder for 2 months, I’m half way thru building a coop and will start the run in a few weeks. My plan is to put down sand for the run, but I don’t see a lot of info on “best practices” for this method. My...
  9. A

    Sand-coffee hybrid bedding?

    I’ve got some week old chicks for the first time and am doing my research into what type of bedding works best for a coop. I have access to river sand but am also interested in trying out coffee grounds. Unfortunately bulk bags of grounds aren’t available in my area so I would just recycle the...
  10. CochinLady61

    Sand in Coop - How to Reuse?

    I started a new coop and added about 2 to 2.5 inches of sand to the floor. I love how easy it is to keep clean. Raking the solids out every day or every other day is a breeze. I also top off the poop board with sand, which has made scraping it a breeze! :) I am looking for suggestions on how...
  11. S

    Sand type?

    I have access to course stucco sand but cannot find what it’s composed of. Because it’s a course sand, it should be better than the fine masonry sand. Has anyone used it?? Thanks in advance
  12. BoomChickWow

    Help with Coop and Run Materials!

    I was set on using sand in my coop and run based on advantages I had read about and the “Chicken Chick” and others recommendations. Now I am questioning it after reading an article in how it should never be used. I might be overthinking but now I am not sure what to use! I live in a residential...
  13. E

    Sand Woes…please chime in

    Hello! So we have a mixed flock of 5 in a small backyard coop. We were renting our house to a family member for 5 months and part of her responsibility was to care for the chickens. We use sand in our run and coop and she did not scoop the poop or mix up the sand once and it was a very wet...
  14. M

    Sand in Modified Carport Coop

    I am going to retire my current coop (too small and difficult to clean) and modify a carport into our next coop (obviously I will take all safety precautions into account in this design). There are 3 sections: storage, coop and run. I want to use sand in the coop section but am struggling...
  15. F

    Stinky, Stinky birds. Smelly Sand!

    I decided to raise quail this year. I have 30 healthy jumbos I hatched from eggs out in a hutch. They are nearly four weeks old now and fully feathered. Anyway I'm a little worried. Half of the hutch is on wire and the inside part I have a pull out tray (little over two inches deep) that I...
    • FeatherSmith
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    • ammonia quail sand smell waste
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    • Forum: Quail
  16. L

    Poop tray/drawer for new coop

    Hey guys! So I’m designing a small chicken coop for one chicken. She is a little disable and I want to build her own coop and run/tractor that will be close to our other chickens, but will keep her safe from the bullies. I use sand for our coop and run, and I would like to for the coop part of...
  17. K

    Sand in duck’s bottom

    Hello brains trust! I have a peculiar issue I’m searching a name for. There is a duck where I volunteer, and she has what seems to be sand in her abdomen. Probably a litre’s worth. It drags on the floor like a balloon. I’ve had hens with ascites before but I’m sure this is not that, you can...
    • Kawkawkaye
    • Thread
    • ascites duck duck ascites sand sand in abdomen
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Ducks
  18. sbutler12025

    I need all the ground cover options for my run

    Hey all! I have finished my coop, just finished my run. My 11-12 week olds have now been out in their coop for a week and are super happy! It's time to get them out into their run as well. I need to hear from all of you experienced chicken keepers what your favorite, most affordable ground...
  19. DaisyFaye7

    Time to line the coop - Mulch vs Sand: Need your input!

    Well, the coop is almost finished, and I have a brooder full of chicks! I need to get flooring material down next. I was planning to line my coop with sand, and line my covered run with mulch (mixed size wood chips from a local tree guy). I was going to try to find suitable sand/gravel fines...
  20. meepANDpeep

    Construction/River/Masonry Sand For Coop? Links for Online Purchase?

    Hi Everyone, I'm extremely interested in using river sand for my coops. Wanted to hear some pros and cons, and, I know from other threads that most people go to their local quarry and get some. Is there anyone who gets it online? I'd like to make an online purchase, and I'd love to know if this...
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