HELP!!- Bedding in my run.

[reidymikenewbie]

I've been researching for the past couple days now on what the bedding (or "ground material") should be for my chickens. I've read about bare ground (just dirt), hay/ straw, large wood chips, deep bedding practices, sand, and I'm sure there are many more options out there. I'm about to be a first time owner of Rhode Island Reds-my first chickens ever- and I truly have no idea what the bedding should be

(in the coop as well as the run.)!! Please help, it's much appreciated!

(P.S. --- I Iive in central Massachusetts.)

 

[reidymikenewbie]

Hey guys, I'm all set now, I asked Andy Schneider (The Chicken Whisperer) ,during his daily radio show, what I should use and he gave great advice! -Till the land deep - 1/4 to 1/2 inch of lime(careful can burn their feet) -and a good 4-6 inches of large wood chips (oak or pine preferably). This set-up only gets cleaned out three times a year!! Thanks so much to Andy on this one.

 

[RedIII]

Nice! Thanks for sharing your findings. I think bedding can be according to personal preference, too. I think so long as you can keep it clean and comfy for the chickens, it'll be good.

By the way, welcome to BYC!

 

[BigdaddySean]

I use river sand, and I love it... Super easy to keep clean