Best Bedding to use in a Wood Bottom Coop

[Blameitonme]

I was wondering if someone could tell me the best bedding to use on a wood bottom coop.I was think of using Pine Chips with some Hay.But I also worry about moisture.I want it to be easy to clean as well.I would appreciate any suggestions.I am Newbie to Guniea Fowl.

 

[Akane]

When warm weather gets here I'm painting the bottom of my coop in waterproof marine polyurethane like I do my animal cages or laying down cheap linoleum to protect the wood floor and then using shavings. Right now I have pine shavings and every slight thaw we get does make a mess. I should have laid pine pellets down under it but didn't plan to have nearly as many chickens in there as I did.

 

[EweSheep]

Another option to look at that served me very well are the horse rubber stall mats.

 

[Akane]

From having horses I know stalls mats are real expensive. I lucked out getting some at an auction otherwise no way I'd be able to afford to do my stalls. Polyurethane might cost me $10 and linoleum free to $20.

 

[Blameitonme]

Anyone try using Dry Stall with Pine Chips.Does that work well

 

[SoCalChick]

I've always used straw and liked it but it got smelly very quickly -so i recently tried RiceHulls - and LOVE IT!

 

[Cacklin" Hens]

I have always used sand on the bottom of my coops and use a cat litter scooper to clean. Very, quick, clean, and efficient!

 

[Mahonri]

I put down linoleum in my coop. We then put down DE with sawdust pine chips.

It is swept and mopped every week. Easy clean up.

 

[MuranoFarms]

We have rubber mats with wood chips on top. I think DH got them at home depot. They're the kind for a garage.

 

[Cacklin" Hens]

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I am not up to date with all the initials and stuff. LOL What is a DE ??