The litter type helps with smell. If you use sand, I've heard that that helps with smell.. but it would be a lot of dust.. same with shavings..Hmmm I have 18 good looking eggs in the bator ready to hatch in the next few days. I am now worried about the smell/dust I am going to have with that many chicks!! I don't even have a coop ready yet so I can't do outside--just yet!!!
Do you have a garage or a shed? That's where I keep mine (barn).