SUGGESTIONS FOR CHICKEN RUN FLOOR

[mritti]

We just finished our run and have read so many different opinions on what to use on the floor. We are in Los Angeles so very little rain and the run is located under a large oak tree so it gets filtered sun throughout the day. We have the entire run covered in chicken wire - even the floor but it has about 8-10 inches of packed dirt on top right now. We care less about using this as compost since we already have a nice compost set up. Should we use wood chips and dried leaves or straw - a combo of all 3? Appreciate any insight.

 

[tralfaz]

my birds seem to like wood chips best. Since you don't have much rain should be okay to mix. The birds like variety but the wood chips would breakdown slower and not need as much replenishing.

 

[aart]

a combo of all 3

Heavier on the 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.

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

Wood chips or sand could work. My run is all dirt!

 

[mritti]

thank you!!!

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

thank you!!!

No problem!

 

[mritti]

Heavier on the 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.

Where would I find this?

 

[aart]

Where would I find this?

Tree trimmers.
Best if you have a place to store a full load.