For years I've been using pine shavings in my coop, but this morning I happened to stumble across an article about using sand in the coop instead. The author claims that sand is easier to maintain, decreases bacteria growth, discourages pests, and helps to regulate coop temperature. I've always had sand in my runs, but I never even considered using it in the coop as well. So now I'm wondering, is sand better than shavings, and should I use it in my coop? What are your opinions?