Yay or nay, floor of run to keep it dry?

[elmo]

Particles of sand are really too small to serve the function of grit in a chicken's gizzard. If chickens are eating anything other than chicken feed, they should have access to stones/pebbles from the yard or field, or purchased chicken grit (usually granite chips).

 

[gamamachik]

Sand is the way to go, they are right the poo just disappears, so much easier to keep, and they love to take dust bathes in the sand

 

[kokonut]

Hi, I'm in Oregon City....yeah the rain definitely gets old. I had 3 yards of sand delivered for my run, and I'm really happy with it. It rakes up so nice...I went to Home Depot and bought a large piece of what looks like fiberglass roofing for $16.00....when I get my run put together I'm going to cover it with that so I can sit in there and watch my chickens... ...It comes in red, green, dark grey, and clear.....Peggy