Redwood fronds in run?

[Eri_Oak]

I've been searching the forums, but can't seem to find a good answer to this, so thought I would start a new thread.

Does anyone have experience with using redwood fronds in the run floor? I always have an abundance of these in my yard so would love to incorporate them if possible.

I'm building out the elevated coop and integrated run now. I've dug out a pit for the floor, and I'm figuring out what to fill it with. Thinking dirt, wood shavings and fronds. Good idea? Bad idea?

I'm in Northern CA.

Thanks!

 

[aart]

I've dug out a pit for the floor

Dug a pit?
I hope water can't run into it.
Can you post pics?

 

[Eri_Oak]

Dug a pit?
I hope water can't run into it.
Can you post pics?

To clarify!

I dug a pit for a few reasons:

• Laying in concrete blocks for a foundation on sloped ground
• To bury wire around the perimeter
• AND to create a deep bed of soft soil for the run floor. This "pit" will be completely filled back in with dirt, wood shavings, and *maybe* redwood fronds depending on what experienced people have to say about that =)

Drainage is pretty good as the ground slopes away from the area. There shouldn't be any low areas remaining for water to collect in.

 

[aart]

Some shouldn't hurt, especially if they are dried(not sure how sappy redwood is).
I suggest mostly coarse wood chippings to reduce odor from poop.

My runs have semi-deep litter(cold composting), never clean anything out, just add smaller dry materials on occasion, add larger wood chippings as needed.