Coop run

[Repair]

Hi, has anyone used limestone aggregate that is used on ball diamond fields for a chicken run“the red stuff”?? Was reading it allows for good drainage, wont pack hard or get slippery. But is it good for chickens? Thanks im a first timer here.

 

[DobieLover]

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I have not used that. Where are you located in the world? That makes a difference as to available and appropriate run litter.
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I use a thick layer of wood chips in my covered run. I refresh it annually with an added pickup truck load. I have yet to remove anything from the run. It doesn't smell in there. I do allow my birds out in to a 1/3 acre pen and they spend most of their warmer weather time out there.

 

[Repair]

Welcome to BYC!
I have not used that. Where are you located in the world? That makes a difference as to available and appropriate run litter.
You can update your profile with your general location information and it will display with all your posts.
I use a thick layer of wood chips in my covered run. I refresh it annually with an added pickup truck load. I have yet to remove anything from the run. It doesn't smell in there. I do allow my birds out in to a 1/3 acre pen and they spend most of their warmer weather time out there.

Im in WI and have a free truck load of this stuff , was reading limestone is good for chickens and egg shells if u have the right kind

 

[aart]

Any kind of gravel/sand will become saturated with pulverized chicken poop and smell terrible. I would not use it a coop or run bedding.

 

[3KillerBs]

Any kind of gravel/sand will become saturated with pulverized chicken poop and smell terrible. I would not use it a coop or run bedding.

This.

 

[SandyRiverChick]

I live on a River, the "Sandy River." So my soil is sand and it's been a dream for my coop run. I don't have to create dust bath situations as the entire run is a dust bath. I rake it periodically and dump debris in my compost but it's never been a mess and I'm in rainy West Oregon.... Granted my ladies free range the last half of every day, but I say go for it!

 

[Repair]

Thanks for replies but does any one know if this red ball dimond agrilime has anything bad in it for chickens?

 

[Ryguy3684]

Thanks for replies but does any one know if this red ball dimond agrilime has anything bad in it for chickens?

Limestone aggregate is supposed to be fine for them. The only limestone that is harmful, from what I've read, is hydrated limestone. If you search limestone, there are several old, good, threads on this topic.

 

[aart]

Thanks for replies but does any one know if this red ball dimond agrilime has anything bad in it for chickens?

I've never used it, but these are my notes about lime:
http://www.walterreeves.com/landscaping/lime-different-kinds/

Hydrated lime, slake lime, or "burn lime"- This is pure white. Hydrated lime is very caustic, so the bag will have a warning on it. This is the kind of lime you use for white wash . This lime will burn you and your livestock. Do not use it on the floor. Do not breath it.

Agricultural lime, "ag lime", "garden lime", "barn lime" or dolomite- This lime is gray and can be used to spread on the floor of your barn. This is safe for you and your livestock. It will not burn.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/agricultural-lime-vs-hydrated-lime.1218000/