Which bedding should I use for the run?

[Annalyse]

Just today I found out that the hay I've been using in the run to keep their feet warm has gotten fuzzy (moldy, well starting too) underneath in some places, well the place I first saw. So now this weekend I'm taking all of that out and cleaning up in there. What kind of bedding should I use. Straw, flakes, etc? I'm only going to put it in some places now and not the entire thing. The hay was put in, in fall, and has been through wet, dry, cold, warm. it got wet from the waters (we have a roof). I need something that'll keep their feet warm instead of stepping out onto the cold dirt. Any ideas?


Thank you,

 

[Poultrybonkers]

If its the run part i use sand so much better then anything else i actually use it for both my run and coops

 

[Annalyse]

If its the run part i use sand so much better then anything else i actually use it for both my run and coops

I've heard sane before, I've gotten sand before but every store that has it, it's always wet and I have no idea how to dry sand.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

I've heard sane before, I've gotten sand before but every store that has it, it's always wet and I have no idea how to dry sand.

I add alittle at a time so it dries as mine always damp to but once dry its nice

 

[Alaskan]

Maybe landscape mulch? Since mulch has assorted sizes it will help water drain and keep mold from forming.

@aart Aren't you the one with the nice mulch run???

Me... I do nothing... they walk on the snow... or don't.

 

[Annalyse]

Maybe landscape mulch? Since mulch has assorted sizes it will help water drain and keep mold from forming.

@aart Aren't you the one with the nice mulch run???

Me... I do nothing... they walk on the snow... or don't.

Haha mine are spoiled. And I'll keep mouth in mind thank you.

 

[Chickie friend]

I raked a bunch of leaves and threw them in the run a couple weeks ago. They love scratching around in them!

 

[DobieLover]

Wood chips.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Deep litter. Even if it's wet it doesn't mold, because it drains well.

 

[Painted Calls]

I also use wood chips. Sometimes I'll take old bedding (shaved pine) and toss out there too.