floor?!

[resurreccion858]

well im building a small area for my pullets to roam around in and i was wondering whats something i can use for the floor? cause rite now its just wood and i dont want bird poop sticking to that. you think i could use soil or something like that? or sand.? something safe and easy to clean

 

[Mtn Cur]

Sand works really good. But don't buy play sand, get sand that is used for construction or landscaping. It's usually sold by a 1/4 ton or more, but is much cheaper than the 50 lb bags you will buy at home depot.

 

[resurreccion858]

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they wont eat any of that rite?

 

[Mtn Cur]

If they do its the same as grit. Definetly won't hurt em. And that's one less thing you will have to buy.

 

[resurreccion858]

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i live rite next to a home depot. would play sand be alright too? or is there something in there thats a no no

 

[churchx3]

River sand is the best sand to use IMO...I have it in both my coops and runs and love it. Purchased it from a landscape supply company. They can also eat the sand which provides grit.

 

[jomercer]

"Washed concrete sand" is coarse and good for flooring and "sharp" enough to be grit for the birds, too. I use it in the roosting poop tray and on the floor and scoop poop every day to keep the coop clean.

I found a guy in the Pennysaver and hired him and his dump truck to bring me a ton. The sand is cheap, less than $20/ton--the hauling is not, $100-$150 per load 'round these parts.

Geez--20 years ago I got 2 tons of sand delivered for $75 total--just ran across the old invoice the other day while cleaning out junk.

 

[resurreccion858]

Well what would be the best thing for me to get at home depot =[ that's the only place I have =[

 

[shabbyfarm]

Play sand will work, it just cost more than the stuff you buy by the ton.