Pine Shavings vs Pine Pellets?

[mojomaniac]

I am looking for advice on what bedding to use in my small coop. It is not big enough to have a poop board, so I’m hoping to be able to easily scoop the poop out. I also want the least amount of dust possible. I’ve heard good things about large flake pine shavings and pine pellets. Can anyone advise me on which would be best to use?

 

[Cecisflock]

Pine pellets have less dust and I like them WAYYY more.

 

[mojomaniac]

Pine pellets have less dust and I like them WAYYY more.

Oh really? Why do you like them more?
Thanks for your response

 

[Cecisflock]

Oh really? Why do you like them more?
Thanks for your response

They are easier to sweep up and don't make as much dust, which bothers my allergies. They are also easier to spread around when they are fresh. They keep the smell down too! corn cob bedding is nice too, it is also a pellet

 

[3KillerBs]

I didn't include a lot of information about types of bedding in this article, but you might find it helpful nonetheless: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/using-deep-bedding-in-a-small-coop.76343/

Don't be afraid to try different kinds of bedding to see what you like best. It's just one bag and, at most, a few months rather than a lifetime commitment.

 

[RojoMarz]

I use pine shavings/mulch/chips that we make via our chipper...I don't think it's easy to "scoop" poop out of them, or maybe I don't have the right scoop. I use kitty litter scoops. Guess the scoop holes are too small for the pine shavings to fall thru. We have since installed poop boards, so there is very little poop on the coop floor.