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[WildNectarine]

Wet bedding of any kind is not good for birds, that's not unique to wood chips

Yes, but wet wood, other natural fibers, and wet soil can grow much more bacteria compared to wet sand.

 

[FrostRanger]

Yes, but wet wood, other natural fibers, and wet soil can grow much more bacteria compared to wet sand.

Sand can stay wetter for longer which can be problematic in some climates (such as here where we get frequent - often daily - afternoon storms). This can be especially bad if coccidiosis is a major issue in the area

 

[WildNectarine]

Sand can stay wetter for longer which can be problematic in some climates (such as here where we get frequent - often daily - afternoon storms). This can be especially bad if coccidiosis is a major issue in the area

I was assuming this would be taking place inside the coop and a covered run, since most don’t care about “bedding” if they’re doing anything else, but that’s on me.

 

[Jenny Sampson]

I was assuming this would be taking place inside the coop and a covered run, since most don’t care about “bedding” if they’re doing anything else, but that’s on me.

You're right. Coop and covered run