Sand needed in the run?

[mom2jedi]

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Ooooo, I like no pests! I don't know if you've looked here, but My Pet Chicken sells DE and would ship it to you. I can't believe they would sell non food grade DE to us chicken folk... Here's the link to the page.

http://www.mypetchicken.com/Health_and_Sanitation-c12.aspx

Shauna

 

[Barnyard]

Thanks mom, lol!! I haven't tried to order any just because I haven't needed it. But I guess I good get some and keep it on hand....

 

[mrsengeseth]

Do you mind a newbie asking a question or two...or three

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What is DE? I am guessing Diatomaceous Earth? What is EE?

 

[mom2jedi]

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DE is Diatomaceous Earth, I had to figure that out too. EE is short for Easter Egger. They lay green/blue eggs and lots of people seem to have them.

Most of the breed abbreviations can be figured out once you start reading the threads. It might be a good idea to have a list though for us newbies... Took me forever to figure out what OEGB was! I pretty sure it's Old English Game Bird, right everyone?

Shauna

 

[mom2jedi]

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I meant to say I'm pretty sure... the one time I don't preview before I submit a post!

 

[Barnyard]

Yes you are right Old English Game Bantam

 

[mom2jedi]

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I meant to write Bantam and wrote bird instead! Man, I think I need a nap.

Was up late last night

and up earlier than usual this morning.

 

[Barnyard]

I now the feeling.....

 

[kalaim]

I was thinking of doing dirt and sand mix, with straw on top.

Should I just do a sand floor with straw? I guess I'm not sure what I was going for with the dirt, more bugs for them to eat? Maybe grow some grass or get sod for them on the dirt?

This flooring option is killing me!!

 

[mom2jedi]

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From everything I've read on here, straw is bad because when it gets wet it can get moldy. I was only planning to have dirt or whatever foliage is there for them. I am now planning to have sand after they've cleared their run to keep the moisture down.