That has been my experience for 4 years now. It works for me.
I really like pine shavings, but I have access to lots of free litter/bedding options that work well for me. I would have to buy pine shavings. I just try to cut any costs where and when I can.
I don't know if the OP is still around reading this thread, but I thought I would add some thoughts to a number of good posts earlier in the thread...
I live in northern Minnesota, about 90 mins to the Candian border. My coop is 7X13 feet. I use dry deep bedding in the coop, cleaning it out...