coop litter

  1. HeathenHavenHomestead

    Sand vs Pine Shavings

    I know this is a heavily discussed topic. I’m just having a really hard time figuring out what’s best. I live in central Arkansas where we have really hot and humid summers and mild winters (except the freak snow storm we had this last winter 🥶 but apparently that hasn’t happened since the...
  2. MissMarple

    Sand as Coop Litter

    Much debate about sand versus pine shavings. I'm pretty set on sand after reading about it. My questions are; for those of you who use sand as coop litter, do you prefer to have it hauled in by the truckload from your local supplier or have you found it easier/better to use bagged? And I've seen...
  3. PennysHennys

    Wooden floor

    Everyone said it would happen - we have outgrown the coop! I am purchasing a wood barn that I would use for chickens and possibly a few goats. Looking for suggestions on how to protect the plywood floor from manure damage. Sand is working great for me in the smaller coop and I would like to...
  4. Sunshine Flock

    Are leaves a concern inside a chicken coop?

    I'm using pine needles and oak leaves inside the chicken coop. I have a small coop and want to maximize their comfort and appease boredom during rainstorms. They just stood there or always roosted when I was using pine shavings. With the new litter they're more engaged and enjoy digging. It...
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