You aren't too late for okra and even some beans. My okra has barely started doing anything. The squash and tomato are just now flowering and the only thing I've harvested is a few strawberries and beets.
I scoop when I get a chance, once or twice a week. We have sand in the run and pine shavings in the coop. I prefer the sand because you can use a pooper scooper and not lose to much of the sand. I'm not sure what to use in the nesting boxes though. The girls have been sleeping in 1 box all...
Good luck with your pup. From what I've read it seems to be easier with the mixed breeds
I hope with our good ole boy that things work out eventually. I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that the doxie wants them as a treat too badly to have it work with her.