Is this the right kind of sand for a chicken run?

[Beakadoodle]

I have gone and given myself anxiety over getting the wrong sand for our chicken run. Everywhere I've read it says the correct sand goes by many names. Washed construction sand, river rock, etc. We've been looking around and not found any names that match up and I'm panicked I will purchase 6 tons of the wrong kind of sand for my run. I have a picture of what I believe is the closet thing to what I've seen and read about. Can anyone tell me if this is the right kind?

 

[nuthatched]

I don't think it really matters. looks fine to me.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

That looks pretty coarse, I would say it's the right kind.

 

[aart]

I have gone and given myself anxiety over getting the wrong sand for our chicken run. Everywhere I've read it says the correct sand goes by many names. Washed construction sand, river rock, etc. We've been looking around and not found any names that match up and I'm panicked I will purchase 6 tons of the wrong kind of sand for my run. I have a picture of what I believe is the closet thing to what I've seen and read about. Can anyone tell me if this is the right kind?

Might depend on your climate, how well you site drains, and how much daily maintenance you want to do.
But I'd advise against sand altogether...have read too many stories about people having to remove tons of damp and reeking sand once they realize it's not the best bedding, and have experienced it on smaller amounts in the brooder.

Maybe post some pics of your coop and run, and tellus how many birds you have.

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[Beakadoodle]

Might depend on your climate, how well you site drains, and how much daily maintenance you want to do.
But I'd advise against sand altogether...have read too many stories about people having to remove tons of damp and reeking sand once they realize it's not the best bedding, and have experienced it on smaller amounts in the brooder.

Maybe post some pics of your coop and run, and tellus how many birds you have.

Oh, and.... Welcome to BYC! @Beakadoodle
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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We live in Michigan. Currently our run is not covered. Its not on level ground either. We do have some clay in the soil. Right now it gets quite muddy when it rains.

We also live in town and I really want something that is going to help it not smell as I don't want the neighbors to complain.

After reading through forums I'm getting such mixed reviews on coop run choices. Some swear by sand and other wood chips. I just don't want to choose the wrong thing.

Here are some pictures of my run.

 

[Sueby]

If I were you I'd go with wood chips first - much easier to remove if you hate them than sand! But you won't hate them. From all I've seen sand works well for people with covered runs in a dry/hot climate & can get very stinky in wet climates.