sand for run

I'm new to this and have been trying to figure out the best material to put down in the run I'm finishing up which will have a plywood bottom. I've heard conflicting opinions of sand and am curious on everyone's experience with it. Thanks ahead of time!

Hi we are just finalizing our coop and run before we move the chicks in there next week! I was going to use sand in the run and shavings (deep litter) in the coop area but wondered about kind of sand that’s okay. We have leftover infill sand from some artificial turf projects and it’s pretty...

In building the run, and whether you do sand or deep litter, do you dig out the earth a few inches before placing the sand or litter, or do you just let the bottom boards contain the material. I plan on using 6-8" of sand, so thinking of digging out maybe 4" into the ground for the run? The...

I will wind up doing a combination of sand and more DL-type methods, but I want to know which of these sand types you would choose as a base layer for a run? River sand or granite sand? http://www.pallaslandscapesupply.com/sand.html

Hi everyone, I have done a lot of research about what to lay down for the base of the run/coop. I have decided to go with river sand, but after doing some local research, I have come across different types of river sand. I just have a few questions: 1.) Would anyone currently using river sand...

Hi everyone! I am brand new here, and only have had my girls for about a month. They are ready to move outside but I am having the hardest time deciding what to use in the run of my coop. I have 4 chickens, and live in Charleston, SC. It rains A LOT here, especially in the summer/fall. I...

What is the name of the sand that you have? I’m having a hard time finding sand from any of the places near me. I have asked for triple wash, bank run and construction sand. One place I just called said they only have screened field sand which I think is limestone.