ionian1 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I recall reading somewhere that people put sand down in runs to make it easier to clean out and it has the advantage of drying quickly. Has anyone done this? If so which type of sand is best to buy. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I don't know about the use of sand on run floors I'm afraid but I use Play Sand in my chook's dust baths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I use wood chip and that keeps the run from being water logged and is pretty easy to shovel out. You can also get it free from tree surgeons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheekyPekins Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 My chicken bible ("Keeping Chickens for Dummies"...) suggests sand as a flooring material for the run, saying it's absorbent - I'm glad you asked the question, as my OH is building a nearly-WIR and we're debating re. material for the run flooring! Lots of people on here seem to recommend wood chippings, if that helps. Or Aubiose, if your run is covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
