Do you put sand in the nestboxes as well? I have a dirt/sand run, so sand gets tracked in the coop. I have noticed that the fine layer at the bottom keeps poop from sticking to the floor, but turns the poop to dust, and makes wearing a mask a really good idea. I may try a sand floor in coop to see how I like it, but will probably end up using shavings over the winter since sand gets so cold.
Also, I love my dirt/sand run because it drains so well and with my severe mold allergies, I will not chance a litter floor with an uncovered run. But, I hadn't been cleaning the poop out of there, and so when I turned the dirt to make digging easier for my girls my stomach turned also because it smelled underneath.
I've been curious what people use to scoop poop out of the sand. A kitty litter scoop would take forever to clean all that sand. Lol! It's coming time to amend the sand since it has turned to packed dirt, so I'm looking for ideas for keeping it fresher.