Sam Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hello... Once it starts to get hotter we will be spending lots more time in the garden which means the girls won't be able to F/R much... don't want to stand in any poop They usually dust bath in the mud in the veggie patch, so what kind of alternative could they have in their WIR? We've tried bird sand, but theyve only walked through it... not sure if it's because it's not deep enough or they just dont like it. How much bird sand should I put down? I think it was about 5 inches deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 I will probably buy a trug grub because I've read they are good for this... but what size should I buy? Sorry for all the Q's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 To be honest, someone else will probably have better ideas, but my four are quite happy in old wsahing up bowls filled with play sand and I mix some diatom powder in there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 To be honest, someone else will probably have better ideas, but my four are quite happy in old wsahing up bowls filled with play sand and I mix some diatom powder in there too. that's agood idea, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Ooooo, that is a good idea! Will give it a go :} thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I have used an old cat litter tray before and filled it with sand/earth/diatom powder. However, with 3 big ladies messing about in there it was soon empty and all contents kicked out - so I am thinking something deeper, like a trug , will be the way to go for me. jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njoy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I like the idea of a washing up bowl with play sand, but how much diatom do you mix in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
