sand for coop floors

[kingsdaughter]

Perhaps a tarp would work well for drying it out. Just lift and pour when your done.

 

[countrygirl4513]

how thick would you lay it out?

 

[MoonGoddess]

Hmmm, well that's a good question. I was thinking of laying it down about 4 inches? I'm not sure if there is a good standard, but that sounded right to me.

 

[allen wranch]

About four inches in the coop or run is good. Was the question how much to lay out to dry ?

 

[Jimagination]

So, I have a question...I am building my coop and thought I was going to use the deep litter method. How does the sand work- do you deep litter it or scoop out the poop or clean it all out consistently?
Thanks.

 

[MoonGoddess]

That's a good question Jodi. I'm not sure. I was thinking of going 4 inches or more and raking the top layer off when it got very dirty.

That sort of sounds like the deep litter technique, doesn't it?

Does someone else have a more informed answer or another opinion?

 

[allen wranch]

I don't use the deep litter method, but I do use sand. I pooper scoop the sand every day. No smell, no flies.

The deep litter method is used during cold weather to provide extra heat for the birds. Basically the poop composts generating heat. I believe you let the poop accumulate several inches deep and turn it over every once in a while.

There are a lot of people on BYC that use the deep litter method. Let's hope someone chimes in with more info for you.

 

[MoonGoddess]

Thank you Carla...you always have just the right answer.

Pooper scoopering it is!