Wet Run? Help/Ideas for the Chicken Geek please?

[chefchick]

We used contractor's sand in our run. It's a nice mixture of fine and coarse grains of sand and some small pebbles. we put is down about 4" thick with landscaping cloth underneath it. It drains really well. We just rake ours every few days.

 

[cottagechick]

What about this stuff? If found it when I was looking for sand...

"Hog Fuel

Hog Fuel is the rancher's choice for controlling mud in arenas, padocks, and barns. A good layer of Hog Fuel provides a cushioned barrier to keep your animals dry and comfortable during the wet time of the year.

Hog Fuel is an unprocessed mix of barks and wood fiber. The size of the material varies, but is large enough to take a long time to break down.

Recommended Uses
Hog fuel is terrific for mud control and around construction sites. It drains well and can be used for animal beddings or horse arenas.

Application
Apply at a rate of 3" to 12" for mud control, depending upon conditions. "

Also, beach sand or river sand...any difference other than price?
Hog fuel is $16, river sand $20 and Beach sand $28

 

[cottagechick]

Which of these types of sand is best for coop?

Garden Sand:
Basic garden and construction sand derived from river sand.

1/4" Minus Crushed

1/4" Minus Crushed:
Finely crushed rock for pathways and base material under flagstone, pavers or stepping stone.

3/4" Minus Crushed 3/4" Minus Crushed:
Crushed rock for driveways and base material under most concrete construction.

3/4" Open Quarry 3/4" Open Quarry:
Crushed rock without fines for driveways and pathways where better drainage is needed or a "non-tracking" surface is desired.

3/8" Round 3/8" Round:
Pea sized round rock for drainage or pathway surface.

3/4" Round 3/4" Round:
Drainage rock used for most applications in construction.

1 1/2" Round 1 1/2 " Round:
Large round rock used for drainage work, and also for decorative rock around ponds.