For those of you who DO use sand

[SamanthaDianne]

I would spray before laying down the sand. After that, I would spray the surface of the sand every month as well as the walls and cracks. No need to hose it down - a light spray will work. Then let air dry. This stuff is safe and you can use it as a dip or spray for your chickens if they ever pick up lice while roaming outside. There's a long residual effect. I use it to control darkling beetles which can carry bacteria that can make chickens very sick if they eat them.

Thank you! You’re always so helpful!

 

[SamanthaDianne]

What type of scoop did you find And where did you find it? Right now I’m using a cat litter scoop. Our run is sand. We had to elevate run because we live in south louisiana. No other way around it in our climate. We use shavings for coop. I’ve not had any problems so far, but my oldest chicks just turned 20 weeks yesterday.

https://www.amazon.com/Toolite-4949...?keywords=sifter+shovel&qid=1580242625&sr=8-4
https://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Rake...?keywords=sifter+shovel&qid=1580242706&sr=8-7