Pine Bark Nuggets

[Big Doggie]

Too many clippings can mold too.
Pine shavings can be OK, in small amounts because they mass together and can mold.
Bark nuggets are OK but wood chippings from tree trimming are much better.
If the chippings are wet, green branches and leaves, yes it's good to let them age some first.
Some of us have space for a big pile of chippings and so add them to run in thinner layers.
How big is your run, in feet by feet, and how many birds do you have?
Dimensions and pics would help here.

The run is 16’ by about 4’. I have 6 Golden comets. Unfortunately my town doesn’t chip the wood that people drop off in the town yard. However I could look for stuff that’s chipped and dumped there.

 

[3KillerBs]

The run is 16’ by about 4’. I have 6 Golden comets. Unfortunately my town doesn’t chip the wood that people drop off in the town yard. However I could look for stuff that’s chipped and dumped there.

If you've got room to store a full truckload in an out-of-the-way corner you can often get a tree service to dump a load on your property for free.

 

[Big Doggie]

If you've got room to store a full truckload in an out-of-the-way corner you can often get a tree service to dump a load on your property for free.

Thanks

 

[aart]

A mix of materials and textures is best because it reduces the tendency to pack and mat while promoting drainage.

Yes, and aeration! ...to prevent anaerobic nastiness.