Coop bedding/litter - which is best?

[3KillerBs]

The problem with sand is that it doesn't contribute to the poop composting. The poop dust just gets mixed into the sand and stays there.

 

[Aapomp831]

The problem with sand is that it doesn't contribute to the poop composting. The poop dust just gets mixed into the sand and stays there.

That’s why you clean the poop out of it everyday, I’m not a fan of the deep litter method.

 

[drinkoj]

That’s why you clean the poop out of it everyday, I’m not a fan of the deep litter method.

Cleaning the coop daily....

 

[Aapomp831]

Cleaning the coop daily....

Ok... it’s your chickens health, not mine.

 

[3KillerBs]

That’s why you clean the poop out of it everyday, I’m not a fan of the deep litter method.

I don't know why I would want to make so very much extra work for myself -- cleaning daily instead of once every 6-12 weeks.

 

[aart]

That’s why you clean the poop out of it everyday,

Even sifting the sand, even with a fine mesh, every day doesn't get it all.
Eventually the sand becomes saturated with pulverized poop...then humidity can make it reek!
Not a sand fan.