- May 22, 2011
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Hi All!
I was inspired to put sand in my run by someone who posted of its ease and pleasantness. I have developed an odd obsession with sitting in the run and sifting chicken poop. It's like this fantastic excuse to play in the sand and watch the girls on the other side of the fence (who are surely glad to see their maid service has arrived). Totally unnecessary but so very zen. Anyhow, I have two questions and I'm hoping for some thoughts:
1) I live in Austin, Texas. We have VERY hot summers. I'm talking triple digit every single day. Will the sand be way too hot in a few months? Did I make a big mistake?
2) I am finding the pine shavings inside the coop rather disgusting in comparison to the lovely sand in the run area. I would like to put sand inside the coop as well. My question: In the colder weather, is that practical? Don't the pine shavings serve to keep them warm? I was thinking I could leave pine shavings in the nesting box only, but I don't want them to be cold. Then again, it doesn't get THAT cold here. A cold snap may bring us down to 20. Thoughts?
Thanks as always for your collective wisdom, generous sharing of information, and chicken camaraderie.
Sandy
I was inspired to put sand in my run by someone who posted of its ease and pleasantness. I have developed an odd obsession with sitting in the run and sifting chicken poop. It's like this fantastic excuse to play in the sand and watch the girls on the other side of the fence (who are surely glad to see their maid service has arrived). Totally unnecessary but so very zen. Anyhow, I have two questions and I'm hoping for some thoughts:
1) I live in Austin, Texas. We have VERY hot summers. I'm talking triple digit every single day. Will the sand be way too hot in a few months? Did I make a big mistake?
2) I am finding the pine shavings inside the coop rather disgusting in comparison to the lovely sand in the run area. I would like to put sand inside the coop as well. My question: In the colder weather, is that practical? Don't the pine shavings serve to keep them warm? I was thinking I could leave pine shavings in the nesting box only, but I don't want them to be cold. Then again, it doesn't get THAT cold here. A cold snap may bring us down to 20. Thoughts?
Thanks as always for your collective wisdom, generous sharing of information, and chicken camaraderie.
Sandy