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  1. lynnehd

    Deciding on a flooring for our run before the rainy season gets here

    'Sweet PDZ' was originally used as a horse stall freshener, lots of BYC members seem to use it in coops too. I use a bit with sand in the covered run and mixed with pine granules in the raised coop. This also explains it...
  2. lynnehd

    Deciding on a flooring for our run before the rainy season gets here

    Regarding wood chips; no cedar. Otherwise, go for it. Regarding scratching and generally wreaking havoc in the bedding? Not a darn thing you can do. Sand won't hurt, but it will eventually be mixed in. Take heart in the fact that even as they scratch it in piles, they will scratch it out...
  3. lynnehd

    Deciding on a flooring for our run before the rainy season gets here

    There are several 'sand' threads that cover a lot of these issues. The deep litter method is a wonderful alternative, just not one I am using. SusanD, you may want to look at the thread about this option. I mix some PDZ in with my sand. The poop desiccates and disappears very quickly. It is...
  4. lynnehd

    Deciding on a flooring for our run before the rainy season gets here

    I have sand in my covered run. (no gravel underneath, because the area is well drained, but that's a good idea if your drainage is not adequate). I also built up the sides of the run as mentioned; about 6 inches. The sand is about 3-4". I have not had experience using sand in uncovered areas...
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