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Having trouble with sand....

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by ekofke201, Dec 27, 2012.

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  1. Dec 27, 2012 #1
    ekofke201

    ekofke201 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have sand in my 8'x12' run for 6 chickens and 3 ducks. However, the area around the ducks' water buckets is getting wet and staying wet. I am not sure how to handle this. I am wondering if I should create a 2x4 "sandbox" and fill it with river rock for the water bucket area. My only concern is how to clean it during the winter...

    I am very open to suggestions!

    Thanks in advance!!
     
  3. Dec 27, 2012 #2
    LauraB

    LauraB Out Of The Brooder

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    We have sand in our coop and I put a tray under the waterers... like the one that would be in the bottom of a dog crate. That has helped a great deal and we can lift it out and clean it off whenever we need to.
     

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