Considering sand

[dusica731]

I'm considering switching from hay to sand in the coop. About how many inches of sand should be laid down?

 

[birdlady79]

I'm considering switching from hay to sand in the coop. About how many inches of sand should be laid down?

I use about 1 1/2 to 2 inches of sand.. And get a fine kitty litter scoop, makes cleaning easier..

 

[dusica731]

I use about 1 1/2 to 2 inches of sand.. And get a fine kitty litter scoop, makes cleaning easier..

How many 50lb bags u think for a 12x12?

 

[SwedishDude99]

For my 7x8 coop I used about 10 bags. So you will probably need maybe 4 or 5 more?

 

[dusica731]

And how often do u change it out?

 

[birdlady79]

And how often do u change it out?

I do a partial change when it gets wet.... I do a full change if I have a mite problem.... I'd prob change every 6 months if nothing is wrong... I clean mine 2x a day so it doesn't get nasty..... I'm new to this so hopefully someone else will chime in...

 

[RoadkillStewie]

http://www.safesand.com/calc.htm

12'x12'x2" looks like roughly 36, 50lb bags

 

[dusica731]

Are mites common when using sand?

 

[birdlady79]

Are mites common when using sand?

. For me they were worse when I was using pine shavings... Everyone's chickens are different though.... Sand is just so easy for me...

 

[callgood]

I have sandy soil to begin with and put some pine straw in for them to scratch around some. Mites are such a pain, I think I finally have them under control. I am not sure if I could ever be rid of them for good, so I will just spray every few weeks or so.