Best material for floor

[bigspringshatchery]

Whats the best material to use in my runs. When it rains it becomes a total mess. I was thinking about pine shavings but worried about them molding from being wet. I would like something cost efficent abd something that will last a while. Don't want to have to replace every week

 

[Judy]

Sand may be your best bet. But do read here, if you haven't already:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=1642-fix-a-muddy-run

Good luck!

 

[Reg]

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How about putting a roof over the run to keep the rain off ?

 

[bigspringshatchery]

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How about putting a roof over the run to keep the rain off ?

I do have roofs over all my runs. Bit the water still runs off. It doesnt bother me, I just hate getting muddy eggs out of boxes.

 

[Attack Chicken]

Same situation here...Waiting until this weather warms up and going to put2x4s or so around the edge of the little run atleast then get a truck of sand dumped here.

Thats how I'm dealing with it :? Plus almost slipped on my bottom from the mud...wouldn't of been pretty.

AC

 

[bigspringshatchery]

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I know the feeling. I've feel a time or two in a mud/poop run. Eggs in both hands praying they don't break.