Information Overload!!!

[aart]

Our litter is about 6-8 inches thick of pine shavings. The bedding is about 10-12 inches thick as well.

What is the difference between litter and bedding in your case?

How many birds of what ages in how much space do you have?
Dimensions and pics could help here.

Does your run area gather standing water?

 

[Soujrnr]

What is the difference between litter and bedding in your case?

How many birds of what ages in how much space do you have?
Dimensions and pics could help here.

Does your run area gather standing water?

The bedding is what is in the raised area where they lay their eggs. The litter is the floor of the coop. (Photos below)

We have five birds. They are about 1-1/2 yrs. old. We've only had them about two weeks, and we are first-time chicken noobs. The girls have about 80 sq. ft. on the ground below the raised egg-laying area. The enclosed egg-laying area is about 50 sq. ft. The run is 8x16 ft. (sorry if my nomenclature is a bit off)

The run area does not gather standing water. The drainage is pretty good.

 

[3KillerBs]

The problem is that, with the exception of the hysterical claims of pine being poisonous, it's all right and it's all wrong.

Each person's situation is different and thus what works best for one person is horrible for another and vice versa.

This is my article on Deep Bedding, which includes both pros and cons: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/using-deep-bedding-in-a-small-coop.76343/

 

[Hillbillenigma]

Hey Neighbor! I understand exactly how you feel. You are definitely not alone, but as a couple of folks already mentioned, you will land on what’s best for you.

 

[Soujrnr]

Hey Neighbor! I understand exactly how you feel. You are definitely not alone, but as a couple of folks already mentioned, you will land on what’s best for you.

We are in Kingsport! We might be closer neighbors than we know. LOL

 

[enrgizerbunny]

I think the pine shavings would suit your climate unless you‘ve got a coop that can prevent water from getting to the sand And you want to scoop poop daily. Personally I’m not a fan.