Sand

[Cfholcomb]

I have closed off the walls for the coop and I am now framing out the run. I was thinking of just using construction sand for the run but that seems like just giving them a barren desert to live in. Has anyone mixed their native soil and sand together to get the benefit of both? I’m open to other suggestions as well. Thanks
Chris

 

[aart]

To eliminate mud and odor, go with wood chippings.
My runs have semi-deep litter(cold composting), never clean anything out, just add smaller dry materials on occasion, add larger wood chippings as needed.
Aged ramial wood chippings are best IMO.