We use grass clippings when we mow, but the long grass actually isn’t good, in case they eat it and get grass stuck in their crops. You could use pine shavings (or cedar i forget which is better) to layer on the ground a little bit.
We are raising our first flock here. Our run is a great size for 14 chick's. My question is this.. do we need to maintain the run area in any special way. They are in our backyard on dirt. Besides raking out the poop what could we do to keep the ground fresh or cleaner?
They are not free range & have the space in the run only. Is there something to put on the ground?
We're in California & there's no grass to clip so....
All over evenly. It will help the smell and the poop not to build up on the dirt. When the shavings get bad, too much poop- poop all over ground- shavings mostly absorbed into ground, then you can rake them out and change them. They should last a few weeks. You can use sand too, if you have it. They like to dust bathe in it, and it lasts longer if you scoop the poop like a giant litter box.
I like the sand idea. I just read some post about that. We are dry here so that maybe a good choice. Then scoop the poop out.
I definitely recommend sand! Made the mistake myself of using tree litter, definitely a no go! Sense your located in California I definitely think this would be the best option. Cost efficient too! Just avoid clumping sand like play sand!
No problem! It was the best choice for us for coop litter!
Oh, thanks fir the tip on no play sand. What kind then?
No problem. The sand can come in many different names. Some examples would be: Riverbed sand, washed construction sand, all purpose sand, Multipurpose sand, contractor sand, and Mason sand. Hope this helps!
