Sand (IN) the coop or Pea Graval

[HenFour]

I have read people use sand in the run, but I was wondering about in the coop, if people use sand? Also is it just normal sand like you use in sand lot for kids or a pool filter?

What about pea gravel?

I think I read someone saying they can scoop the sand up like a kitty litter box?

And last do you put in in the brood boxes? Or something else?

Thanks for any input.

 

[aart]

A coarse clean sand is best, less dust and clumping/hardening from moisture.

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Pea gravel, not a great idea.



Haven't read about anyone using sand in nests....usually chopped straw or wood shavings.

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[Eggcessive]

Pine shavings in the nest boxes or hay is best. Straw can come with mites inside it. I would think pea gravel would be a mess to clean. I like pine shavings inside--deep litter method is the easiest to maintain. In tiny coops Sweet PDZ is like kitty litter, and is non-toxic, drying, clean, and easy to sift poo out of. Poop boards work great with it.