I will be buying a shed with a floor elevated off the ground for my ducks, and i was wondering what i should use as bedding. we used hay in the winter for extra warmth (otherwise they just get the ground) but its expensive. i was wondering a good and safe bedding that will be relatively cheap. also, how many inches deep should it be in the shed? thanks. fort knox for ducks is on the way.
I wanted to give you a bump since I noticed your post has gone unanswered. I use pine shavings in my chicken coop. Hay in the nestboxes only. In the wintertime I allowed the litter on the floor to get a good 6 inches thick to provide extra insulation. Turning daily.
What ever is cheapest in your area. I use straw for everything over about 4 weeks. But I use shavings, raked leaves, pine needles, you name it, if available. Leaf rakings are kind of fun becasue I feel like I am recycling a single resource many times.....
