Raina Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Well i think that's what it's called lol. I'm hoping to get my girls back in a couple of days (boy have i missed them lol) But because our house had been abandoned before we got it some of the neighbours had taken most of the paving slabs in our garden and just left soil and about 1 inch under the soil is loads of that sandy stuff you use for paving slabs. Is it OK for my girls to go on this or do we need to wait and put some slabs down? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macfoy Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yes, they will be fine. I expect they'll love it because they will be able to sratch through it and dig you big holes Macfoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 They will be just fine dont worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Sorry Raina but if it is builders sand, that is not recommended as it is too harsh for chickens. See this thread below: http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=54428&hilit=builders+sand Is there another spot you could put them for now Raina? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I'm going against the grain and suggesting that if it is proper builders sand, then it will be too harsh for them. Can you dig it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 As the others have said, sharp sand may be too co"Ooops, word censored!". I have some fine paving sand though and they love that in their dustbath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Nope i can't dig it out. it's about 1 - 3 inches under some topsoil I was digging holes i parts of the garden today , and some parts had sand and others didn't. I did touch the sand and it felt like the childrens play sand from argos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 If it's soft play sand, then it'd be OK for the chooks, but not builders' sharp sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappy Chick Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 If it was under slabs then the chances are it is sharp sand which I do use for my chooks and they love it (please dont shoot me down) My concern would be the cement content in the sand (if any). There are many different methods for laying slabs and some people mix cement with the sand and plonk the slabs on top and some people just lay them straight onto sharp sand. Do you know how long ago the slabs were laid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nope, we only moved to the house in September so not sure when it was put down. Would putting some tarpaulin on the ground with hemp work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
