What kind of sand for dust bath?

[MKetter]

I was thinking of putting sand in one part of the coop. It’s where the roosting bars are. I thought with sand I could scoop out the poop. The birds like to “dust” bathe in the pine shavings in that area. That’s why I thought I’d replace the shavings with sand, so I could get the poo out. What kind of sand would you recommend? I know. Some people just say use dirt, but as it’s under the roosting bars where they like to bathe, I want to be able to scoop the poop easily.

 

[nuthatched]

Any old sand just not sand with the concrete mix in it

 

[ChickenCanoe]

The kind of sand shouldn't matter as long as there is no chance it has been treated or possibly be contaminated with some chemical. Likely 'play sand' would be a good choice. Construction sand from a building supply will also work. I would also add agricultural lime to the sand as it is very fine and will work its way to the feather follicles easily.