Why so much sand?

[crayon]

I notice that most people who have runs have no grass- but mostly what looks like sand. Why is this? My chickens are more free rangers during the day- so they do not have a "run"- but I am wondering why? And when we put them up in the new coop all winter should we have a section for sand?

Thanks

 

[Imp]

Sand drains well and helps lots of people avoid the stinky mud pit run.

Imp

 

[georgiagail]

Many have found sand in runs helps to keep the odor down. We've noticed a big improvement when we began using sand.

Gail

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

I recently started using sand in my Serama Hutch, and I haven't noticed the smell anymore, and when they lay their eggs in it, it doesn't get them all coated in ___ like when I used shavings. A+++ on the San!

~ Aspen

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I notice that most people who have runs have no grass

Runs have no grass because the chickens kill it​

 

[Amethyste]

Quote:
Runs have no grass because the chickens kill it

Killing is an understatement

Annihilate might be a better term lol

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

Quote:
Runs have no grass because the chickens kill it

Killing is an understatement

Annihilate might be a better term lol

x2

~ Aspen

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Killing is an understatement Annihilate might be a better term lol

I was too lazy to type annihilate

 

[7L Farm]

Chickens love to bathe in the sand.The land where I live is all sand. One thing for sure it drains well.