Sand for fixing bumble foot issues

[sydney1497]

Hello,

I'm looking for a good type of sand to put in my coop and run, as I'm noticing my chickens are getting bumble foot -_- (I'm overwhelmed). I think a good place to start would be switching to sand instead of my muddy run and wood shavings coop. Does anyone have a particular brand and name that use from somewhere easy to pick up from (Lowes, Home Depot, etc)? I know it should be course, washed, pure, etc. which is why I'm looking for specific brand names because I am having a hard time distinguishing them all. Thank you!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Don't know if sand would magically eliminate the bumblefoot, though if it keeps the run drier it should help (but that might be more of a drainage issue instead of a bedding issue). I assume you're treating the affected birds?

 

[David61]

Sand? If you're dealing with wet it won't matter if it mud of sand as wet and nasty is wet and nasty.

 

[aart]

I've had shavings in the coop and wood chips in the run for 7 years and have never had a serious case of bumblefoot.