What to put in run bed.

jcbydesign

In the Brooder
9 Years
Sep 21, 2010
97
0
39
Portland, OR
i have a temporary run that has small flat smooth 3/4" to 1" pebbles that are approx 1/4" tall. (they were already in the area I put the run). Should I just use this or put down shavings or sand or???? I am worried that being that size might prevent the chickens from scratching them around and that the poo will just sit on top
roll.png


I am in Portland where it rains a lot. There is a gentle slope so should have some run off.
 
They won't have any trouble moving them. Once I was behind a hen scratching through some rocks when she launched a tennis ball size into my calf. Had the bruise for a couple weeks.
hmm.png

They may appreciate access to dirt to bathe in, and find bugs in.

Imp
 
How about a nice layer of wood chips--not shavings but a woodchipper type of chip?
 

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom