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black_dove2
Songster
Here's a link to the whole thread that details my journey from sand to deep litter.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/help-springtime-stink-in-the-run.959402/#post-14929973
Just keep getting it deeper, it's really got to be about a foot deep to support the micro and macro organisms, but you are limited there with your coop/run combo. Still just keeping a good browns balance should take care of the poops. You may have to do more management due to small size.
You can go against the HC.
I lined my run with HC so I could do deepish litter, but then I don't have wood at the bottom.
Had stinky sandy soil after the grass was gone, just adding some browns took care of the stink right away and I just keep adding to it.
Check out this guys set up.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/disposing-of-old-shavings.1201566/page-2#post-19035555