Best sand for chicken coop

When I first started looking into whether or not I should use sand for my coop, I found these two opinions: Sand is the best bedding out there, and you are making a huge mistake if you use anything else for your chickens Sand is the worst bedding out there, and you are a monster if you use it

There are lots of different types of materials used for bedding in your chicken coop, and that’s no secret. But ... Read more

Different types of chicken bedding have different uses in the coop. Using sand in the coop is something you either love or hate. Why opinions are so strong

When I first started looking into whether or not I should use sand for my coop, I found these two opinions: Sand is the best bedding out there, and you are making a huge mistake if you use anything else for your chickens Sand is the worst bedding out there, and you are a monster if you use it

Alysha Whitfield | Bee Jeweled Coop on Instagram: "🐓Here’s all you need to know about SAND for your chicken coop! 💚 Where do you get it? ✨Check your local landscape company! It’s cheaper and you can get a lot. ✨Have a smaller space? All-purpose sand at @tractorsupply is a good choice! 💚 What kind to get? ✨ Sand has so many names! Ultimately you’ll want a medium grade construction sand that is not too fine and not sharp. 🚫 NO play sand or beach sand! 💚 Here are some names to look…

People just don’t understand sand. Most people don’t even know what it is. But yet there is no shortage of chicken people out there on the internet telling you that sand will kill your chickens. Recently, I got an email from a person who was brand new to chickens. She had read my article on pine

For the first two years of my chickening adventures, I used pine shavings as litter inside the coop primarily because they were a common recommendation that ...

Chickens & Gardening • Lyndsey Gaskins on Instagram: "Hey friends! I compiled everyone’s questions from the first sand video and answered them below. 👉Comment “shovel” for a link to this awesome sand shovel! •The most important thing to know when you’re buying sand for your coop is that it needs to be real coarse and gritty. If your sand is too fine, it can cause respiratory issues for your chickens. •If you can’t find something coarse like washed construction sand at your nearby home…

Discover why sand is the ideal bedding for your chicken coop, offering easy maintenance, odor control, and happy chickens.

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