Is this the right kind of wood chips?

[3KillerBs]

typically how deep should I go with the wood chips?

Just a couple inches at a time.

 

[ValarieF]

We've been reaching out to local tree trimming services in our area in Hope's to find wood chips for our run. We've not used them before and I want to make sure I get the right stuff. I've included a picture of what the tree guy sent us.

I'm worried this is too small. And if it is what should I do?

thats perfect

 

[Becks Chicks]

That looks great. I bet it smells nice too!

 

[Beakadoodle]

Oh, one last question. Is it okay/good if I mix in pine needles with the wood chips? I have heard that it's good for runs.

Thank you all for the replies.

 

[3KillerBs]

Oh, one last question. Is it okay/good if I mix in pine needles with the wood chips? I have heard that it's good for runs.

Thank you all for the replies.

Being in the US southeast where loblolly and longleaf pines shed their needles abundantly I LOVE to use pine straw in my coop and run.

It's not as absorbent as wood, but it's a great addition to other materials.

 

[perkolator]

Any/all organic material is ok - wood chips, shavings, leaves, pine needles, grass clippings, etc.

If this is in a coop or covered structure, the whole idea is to have “deep dry bedding” of organic material that will dry out the poop quickly and eventually decompose together - when it’s soiled you transfer it to a moist environment like a compost pile or an outdoor run, etc

If it’s for an outdoor run, no problemo just keep adding materials there too - it’s basically like a forest floor or big compost pile. After time you can take back the chunky top and harvest the black gold underneath for use in your landscaping.

 

[Idaho Chicken Bungalow]

You hit the jackpot!

 

[Thatscluckinggreat]

We've been reaching out to local tree trimming services in our area in Hope's to find wood chips for our run. We've not used them before and I want to make sure I get the right stuff. I've included a picture of what the tree guy sent us.

I'm worried this is too small. And if it is what should I do?

Nice looking stuff! Pick out the bigger long pieces.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Looks good to me. I'd leave the big chunks too, as they provide more aeration in the litter.

To age it, just let it sit out - best to skim chips off the surface layers first, until it's well dried out.

 

[aart]

We've been reaching out to local tree trimming services in our area in Hope's to find wood chips for our run. We've not used them before and I want to make sure I get the right stuff. I've included a picture of what the tree guy sent us.

I'm worried this is too small. And if it is what should I do?

How much will you get at a time?
Do you have a place to store a large pile?
You really only need an inch or two at a time in the run.
You do not want to pile damp/green chippings in the run as it can cause a bloom of molds that can be toxic.