what kind of sand?

[ufgrad98]

there are so many different kinds of sand!! what kind is best to use in the run? i've looked online at some places near me and my choices seem to be: red mortar sand, extra white play sand, regular/white beige sand, c10 concrete sand, fill sand (tater dirt), screenings, abc rock base, #78 gravel, #67 gravel, pit gravel. Please HELP a newbie out so I don't make a mistake!
Thanks!!!

 

[FireTigeris]

well I wouldn't get the red one unless my chooks were all read- it likely has clay in it.

 

[teach1rusl]

We chose construction sand - not sure which "number" that is, but I'm sure the gravel or mulch company will. It's very coarse w/pea gravel mixed in. I would def. buy it by the scoop (truck load) rather than in bags - much cheaper.

 

[kuntrygirl]

I use "washed" sand.