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That's what I suspected, too. I think it is best to steer clear of things that absorb water (like paper) and lean toward things that dry easily and keep the environment dry.

I don't know the answer to that question, but I might make another pitch for pine shavings rather than leaves -- I worry that leaves that one collects might still retain some moisture. That's just my preference, though -- if you have other reasons for wanting to use leaves I'm sure they would...

They are called pita pintas (they are a Spanish heritage breed), and they are the sweetest things ever. So calm and friendly and cheerful. This is my Odile:

If you love rosemary..,.I know someone who crushes rosemary in her hands and rubs the hens' legs to prevent mites. I adapted that into "rosemary hug." I crush rosemary in my hands and then pick each hen up and hug her and rub under her wings a bit. They are very patient with me.... :)

I like pine shavings. I cut rosemary and put it in the coop. It is supposed to repel mites. I don't know if that's totally true, but I don't have mite problems.